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University Relations

The Office of University Relations works on a beat system, where each individual works with specific academic departments. However, many beats overlap and we all work as a team. Please feel free to contact any staff member with your news, story ideas or request for information or an interview.

Richelle D. Payne, CCP ‘89, 

Vice President for Strategic Communications & Marketing

Voice: 757.727.5253
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: universityrelations@hamptonu.edu

James Parker,

Senior Director of Marketing & Media Relations

Voice: 757.727.6062
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: universityrelations@hamptonu.edu

Sarita Scott,

Director of University Communications

Voice: 757.727.5754
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: sarita.scott@hamptonu.edu 

O’Shay Jelks,

Digital Media Manager

Voice: 
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: oshay.jelks@hamptonu.edu

Glenn Knight,

University Photographer

Voice: 757.727.5857
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: glenn.knight@hamptonu.edu

Towanna J. Sebrell,

Administrative Assistant

Voice: 757.727.5254
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: towanna.sebrell@hamptonu.edu

The Office of University Relations works on a beat system, where each individual works with specific academic departments. However, many beats overlap and we all work as a team. Please feel free to contact any staff member with your news, story ideas or request for information or an interview.

James Parker, Director of University Relations

University spokesperson and lead on administrative announcements, breaking news, and press queries

Beat: Breaking News, University Policy and Procedures, Community Relations, University Administration, Board of Trustees, Ceremonial Occasions, Development and Special Events

Voice: 757.727.5253
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: matthew.white@hamptonu.edu

James Parker , Multimedia Specialist

Voice: 757.727.6062
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: james.parker@hamptonu.edu

Glenn Knight, Graphic Designer

Voice: 757.727.5857
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: glenn.knight@hamptonu.edu

Towanna J. Sebrell, Administrative Assistant

Voice: 757.727.5253
Fax: 757.728.6941
Email: towanna.sebrell@hamptonu.edu