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Prestigious undergraduate research fellowship continues Hampton University’s growing presence in Harvard’s HBCU research initiative  HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton University student Abdul-Majeed Hamidu ‘28 was selected as a member of the second cohort of the prestigious Du Bois Scholars Program at Harvard University this summer, a highly competitive summer undergraduate research initiative that connects exceptional students from research-intensive historically […]

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University’s strong presence in Chicago connects aspiring aviation professionals with airlines, federal agencies and aerospace leaders  CHICAGO (Aug. 17, 2026) — Hampton University students strengthened their professional networks and explored career pathways across the aviation and aerospace industries during the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals’ 50th Annual Conference, held Aug. 12-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago.  The milestone

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Rapid enrollment growth, new flight training opportunities and expanding aviation pathways position Hampton to prepare the next generation of aviation professionals  HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton University is taking its Aviation program to new heights, expanding flight training opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships and building new pathways for students pursuing careers across the aviation industry.  The expansion comes during a

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Hampton University’s School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation attend Lockheed Martin’s 8th Annual Ethics in Engineering Case Competition  Hampton, VA- From February 24 – 26, 2025, Lockheed Martin welcomed students from colleges and universities across the United States to its corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, for the 8th annual Ethics in Engineering Competition. The event,

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New Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management with Focus on Uncrewed Aerial Systems (AUSM) Degree Program Furthers Hampton University’s Impact in the Field of Flight New four-year degree prepares students for leadership in the booming $82B uncrewed aviation industry through FAA-aligned training, hands-on research, and tactical autonomy partnerships  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  HAMPTON, Va. (May 14, 2025) —

New Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management with Focus on Uncrewed Aerial Systems (AUSM) Degree Program Furthers Hampton University’s Impact in the Field of Flight Read More »

Dr. Daya Taylor, Chairwoman of the Department of Architecture Selected as Juror for Historic Fort Monroe Design Competition Dr. Daya Irene Taylor, Chairperson of Hampton University’s Department of Architecture, has recently been selected as one of only five distinguished jurors by the Fort Monroe Authority to evaluate and select the next designer responsible for upgrades

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Hampton University Aviation Department Wins $10,000 General Aviation Category of the 2022 FAA Challenge: Smart Connected Aviation Student Competition HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 20, 2022) — A team of seven Hampton University Aviation students won $10,000 when named winners of the General Aviation category of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Smart Airport Challenge; they finished first runner-up across

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Hampton University and Amazon entered into new Partnership to develop AWS Robotics Research Lab and Amazon Robotics Workshop In today’s technology-driven world, preparing students for the future workforce is more important now than ever before. Introducing young students to technology before they reach higher education can increase their ability to become innovative critical thinkers and

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Last year a team of seven Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology students stole the show at the inaugural Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) design competition with their app, Colorsphere, and with their poise, professionalism, and ingenuity. One year later on the evening of February 8, 2019 a new group of Hampton University

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