End of an era: Hampton University president to retire
By Angela Jones After 43 years of steadfast leadership, Hampton University’s president, Dr. William R. Harvey, has announced his plans
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Education
U.S. Marine wins $20K in ‘Pitch:HBCU’ startup competition
Florida A&M University graduate and U.S. Marine Anthony Gantt wins $20,000 in equity-free cash to help take his company to
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Diverse Students Encouraged to Apply for New Scholarship Program by Dominion Energy
The company will award $10 million in scholarships over six years Students can apply for scholarships until Jan. 25, 2021
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Female Philanthropist, Mackenzie Scott, makes record-breaking donations to HBCUs
HAMPTON, Virginia – Billionaire philanthropist, Mackenzie Scott, has donated over $300 million to HBCUs within the month of December. She
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Be a Holiday Hero for a Shelter Animal
Foster a pet for Christmas Do you have an extra place at the table this year? The Peninsula Regional Animal
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Electoral College convenes in Virginia; 13 electors cast ballots for president, vice president
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia’s 13 electors met today in the House Chamber of the State Capitol to vote for president and
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CONGRESS PASSES KAINE COSPONSORED BILL TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN HBCUS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
Legislation will now go to the President for signature WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congress passed the HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a
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Hampton University Becomes Community Center for Coding and Creativity, in collaboration with Apple and Tennessee State University
HAMPTON, Va. (December 9, 2020) – Today, in celebration of ComputerScience Education Week, Hampton University announced it will become acommunity
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Virginia Natural Gas, Southern Company Award $500,000 to Hampton University for Critical Technology Needs
Virginia Natural Gas and Southern Company’s donation is part of a $50 million, multi-year investment in historically Black colleges anduniversities.
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Terry McAuliffe Launches Campaign for Governor, Announces Plan to Dramatically Raise Teacher Pay & Address Racial Disparities in Education
Senate President Pro-Tempore Louise Lucas, House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney will Co-Chair Terry for Virginia RICHMOND,
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