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HAMPTON, Va. (September 10, 2021) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Hampton University on Friday, September 10 to tour its four NASA-funded satellite mission projects, including the $140 million Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere (A.I.M.) mission, the first only NASA mission totally controlled by an HBCU.   “It was an honor for Hampton University to …

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Hampton University students and alumni have greatly benefited from Dr. William R. Harvey’s legendary tenure at the helm of this world-class institution. Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey’s contributions as a true transformational leader in the world of education and beyond are demonstrated by the greater level of access to education he created for students …

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An Icon in Higher Education Shares His Principles for Student Success HAMPTON, Va. – In his inspiring and motivational new book, A Guide To Student Success In College, Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey, an icon of higher education, shares the insights and philosophy that his four decades of leadership in higher education have …

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Dear Hampton University Graduates of 2020 and 2021:  Congratulations, again, on completing your Hampton University degree.  These past 12 to 18 months have been a challenge to the Hampton faculty, staff and students.  Covid-19 has taken its toll on all aspects of our campus, the nation and the world. The fact that the most recent …

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Dr. William R. Harvey arrived on the campus of Hampton Institute, in 1978, to take over the reigns as leader of an institution that was slowly losing ground.  Many wondered why he chose Hampton.  Other institutions, including majority institutions and more financially stable institutions, had offered him presidencies, but he decided to accept the position …

Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey Seals 43 Stellar Years of Leadership by Announcing Plans to Retire in June 2022 Read More »

HAMPTON, Va. (July 28, 2020) – Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey is pleased to announce that the University has received the largest, single gift in the school’s history of $30,000,000 from Ms. MacKenzie Scott. Ms. Scott made the announcement public today, saying “I pledged to give the majority of my wealth back to the …

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HAMPTON, Va. (July 28, 2020) – Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey is pleased to announce that the University has received the largest, single gift in the school’s history of $30,000,000 from Ms. MacKenzie Scott. Ms. Scott made the announcement public today, saying “I pledged to give the majority of my wealth back to the …

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Insights from an Icon of Higher Education Serve as Powerful Guide to Success Click here to purchase your copy from Amazon now  HAMPTON, Va. – In his inspiring and motivational new book, Principles of Leadership: The Harvey Leadership Model, Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey, an icon of higher education, shares the insights and …

In New Book Acclaimed Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey Shares His 10 Principles of Leadership that Distinguish Effective Leaders Read More »