Funding Priorities
Capital Campaign Goals
Silent Phase
Public Phase
Benchmarking Our Ambition
Our proposed fundraising goal of $400 million is both ambitious and achievable. It aligns with the successful campaigns of our peers, demonstrating a clear path forward for Hampton.
To demonstrate the potential for our own campaign, our feasibility study highlighted the successful fundraising outcomes of peer institutions, including North Carolina A&T State, Clark Atlanta, and Norfolk State Universities, and Tuskegee University, as well as Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) like Dartmouth College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Areas of Opportunity
Funding Priorities
- Scholarships: $75,000,000.
- Faculty Support Initiatives: $25,000,000.
- Infrastructure and Deferred Maintenance: $125,000,000.
- Athletic Excellence: $50,000,000.
- Endowment: $125,000,000.
Your generous investment in the “Elevating Hampton Excellence” campaign will support the following critical priorities, each carefully chosen to shape the future of Hampton University:
Hampton University General Fund (unrestricted giving)
Unrestricted gifts provide the University with the flexibility to respond to our most pressing needs and seize emerging opportunities. Your generosity will empower the University to adapt to changing circumstances, invest in innovative initiatives, and ensure that Hampton remains a vibrant and dynamic institution for generations to come.
Student Scholarships and Support
Your support will ensure that a Hampton education remains accessible to talented students, regardless of their financial circumstances. Your gift will reduce student debt burdens, attract the best and brightest scholars, and cultivate a diverse and dynamic student body that reflects the richness of our world.Â
Endowed Chairs and Professorships
By endowing faculty positions, you will help us attract and retain world-class educators and researchers, ensuring that Hampton continues to provide an exceptional academic experience. Your investment will foster a culture of academic excellence, support groundbreaking research, and elevate the University’s reputation as a leader in higher education.Â
Academic Programs and Modernization
Your gift will provide vital resources to enhance our academic programs and support innovative teaching methods, ensuring that Hampton students are prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. You will enable the development of cutting-edge curriculum, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
Research and Innovation
Your support will empower Hampton to expand its research capacity, driving groundbreaking discoveries and addressing critical societal challenges. By investing in research, you will fuel innovation in fields like science, technology, engineering, and healthcare, and establish Hampton as a hub for transformative research that benefits our community and the world.
Capital Projects and Infrastructure
Investing in our campus facilities and infrastructure will create a state-of-the-art learning environment that inspires creativity, collaboration, and discovery. Your contribution will modernize classrooms and labs, enhance student life spaces, and ensure that Hampton’s physical campus reflects the excellence of its academic programs.Â
Technology Enhancements
Your support will provide students and faculty with the technology they need to succeed in the digital age, enhancing online learning platforms and improving administrative efficiency. You will equip our students with the digital literacy skills they need to thrive, expand access to online education, and streamline university operations to better serve our community.Â
School/College-Specific Priorities
You can directly support the School or College of your choice to empower its students and faculty and enhance its programs.Â