Hampton University
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- Official University Site: Hampton University
- Location Website: Hampton, Virginia
- Official Athletic Site: Hampton Pirates
- Graduate School Website: Welcome to the Graduate College
- Wikipedia: Hampton University
- Princeton Review: Hampton University
- Official University Merchandise: Hampton University e-Store
Hampton University News and Articles
- Official Site: Hampton University Current News
- Campus Newspaper: The Student Connection
- Location Newspaper: The Daily Press | The Pilot
- Alumni Magazine: Hampton (3.4 MB)
- Google News: Hampton University
Hampton University Basics
- Official Site: Fact Sheet 2007-2008
- Founded: 1868
- Faculty: 500
- Undergraduates: Approx 5,100
- Postgraduates: Approx 1,100
Hampton University Leadership
- President: Dr. William R. Harvey
- 1978-present: President
Hampton University Notable Alumni
- Booker T. Washington: Educator, Author and African American community leader
- Alberta Williams King: Mother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,
- Michael K. Fauntroy, Professor and Political Commentator
- Wanda Sykes: Emmy winning Actress & Stand-Up Comic
- Charles Phillips: President & Board of Directors, for the Oracle Corporation
- Rick Mahorn: Retired NBA Player, Color Commentator for the Detroit Pistons
- Jerome "It's A Jerome-Thang" Mathis: NFL Football Player, Houston Texans
Studying at Hampton University
- Undergraduate Schools: Academic & Special Programs
- Hampton University Graduate Schools: Degree Programs
- Hampton University Notable Programs of Study
Prospective Students for Hampton University
- Princeton Review: Hampton University
- This information comes from the official site at Hampton University:
Visiting Hampton University
- Official Site: Visiting Hampton University
Hampton University Hotels
- TripAdvisor: Hampton, VA Lodging
- TripAdvisor: Embassy Suites Hampton Rd Convention Center
- Hampton Marina Hotel
Hampton University Restaurants
Hampton University Transportation
- Official Site: Driving Directions to Hampton University
- Airport: Norfolk International Airport | Newport News * Williamsburg International Airport
- Train: Amtrak Station - Newport News, VA
- Bus: Greyhound Station - Hampton, Hampton, VA
- Local Transit: Hampton Transit
Hampton University Student Life
- Official Site: Campus Life | Student Organizations
- Mahalo Guide to Norfolk, VA
- Frommer's: Norfolk, VA Attractions
- Downtown Norfolk.org: Art & Culture
Hampton University Student Life News
- Pilotonline.com: 'Groundbreaking Stuff' at Hampton University (February 7, 2008)
- The Student Connection: HU Freshman and His Father Escape Violence in Kenya
- The Student Connection: Student Organization Spotlight: The Dean's 6 O'clock Club
Hampton University Student Media
- Campus Magazine: Hampton Life (1.1 MB)
- Newspaper: The Student Connection
- Radio Stations: WHOV 88.1 FM
Hampton University Blogs, and Forums
- Google Blog Search: Hampton University
- MEAC Sports Blog: Hampton Ends UMES Lady Hawks' Winning Streak (February 12, 2008)
- HBCU Sports Blog: Joe Taylor Departs Hampton University for Florida A&M (December 31, 2007)
- HBCU Sports Blog: Black College Football Players Named to Pre-Season All-America ... (July 18, 2007)
Hampton University Timeline
- 1861: Outdoor classes are taught under "Emancipation Oak"
- 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation is read under the "Oak"
- 1868: Founded as a Norman School on the "Little Scotland" plantation
- 1870: Chartered as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, a land grant school
- 1870s: Gen. William Palmer, founder of Colorado College donates substantial funds to the school
- 1930: Name changed to Hampton Institute
- 1984: Granted university status, named changed to Hampton University
- 1995: Joined the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
- 2001: As a 15th seed beats 2nd seed Iowa State, 58-57, to win its first NCAA Tournament game
Hampton University Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: Hampton Pirates
- Conference Site: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- Football
- Basketball: Men's | Women's
- Golf: Men's | Women's
- Track & Field: Men's | Women's
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