FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hampton, VA – October 10, 2023: PepsiCo., Inc has established a scholarship program to assist current college sophomores at Hampton University, who self-identify as female, and are planning to enroll at Hampton University 2024-2025 academic year.
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundation, associations, and individuals.
To be eligible for the “Strength of a Woman” scholarship, the student must self-identify as a female, be a current sophomore and plan to enroll full-time for the 2024-25 academic year. The student must have a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and be pursuing a degree in business administration, marketing, arts, finance or creative design.
The award will be renewable for up to one year or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. The deadline to apply is 3 p.m. October 16, 2023. For more information and to apply, visit learnmore.scholarsapply.org/strength-of-a-woman-scholarship
Hampton Va. (October 5, 2023) – The Pirate Battalion started October off strong! The Hampton University Army ROTC Department awarded 9 cadets with scholarships ranging from 2–4-year full rides, with the price range of $68,000 – $103,167.
Lieutenant General Retired Darrell K. Williams, President of Hampton University, administered the contracting oath in a ceremony held on Hampton’s beautiful waterfront. These 9 cadets have shown outstanding leadership potential, academic excellence, physical fitness and are actively involved in many organizations on campus. In total, these cadets earned nearly 1 million dollars in scholarships! Looking forward to their continued success and the impact these young leaders will contribute to the illustrious military legacy of Hampton University. The Cadets awarded include:
– Cadet Karen Crisanton – Valdez, a 2nd year Criminal Justice and Sociology major with a minor in Military Science and Leadership Studies on the Pre Law track from Brooklyn, NY, was awarded a 3 – year scholarship and is interested in branching Adjutant General Corps in the National Guard.
– Cadet Caven Black, a 2nd year Criminal Justice Major and military science minor, from Chester, Virginia, was awarded a 3 – year scholarship and wants to commission on Active duty as an Infantry Officer Cadet.
– Cadet Joshua Copeland a 2nd year Criminal Justice major, Simultaneous Membership Program National Guardsmen, from White Plains, Maryland was awarded a 3 – year scholarship and wants to commission as a Logistics Officer.
– Cadet Miles Cross, a 1st year History Major on the Pre-Law track from Douglasville, Georgia, was awarded a 4-year National Scholarship and plans on going to law school then commission in the on Active Duty as JAG Officer.
– Cadet Daylen Douglas, a 3rd year Liberal Studies major concentrated in Sport Management from Louisville, Kentucky, was awarded a 2-year scholarship and is interested in commissioning in the Reserves as an Engineer Officer.
– Cadet McClung, a 3rd year, Political Science Major, Military Science Minor from Detroit, Michigan, was awarded a 2-year scholarship and plans on commissioning as an Active-Duty Field Artillery Officer.
– Cadet Mobely, a 2nd year MBA Major with an emphasis in Music Recording Technology and Audio Production, Simultaneous Membership Program National Guardsmen, from Brooklyn, New York was awarded a 3-year scholarship and is interested in commissioning as a Military Intelligence Officer.
– Cadet Ke’Mya Sutton a 2nd year, Psychology Major on the Pre-Law track with a military science minor, from Elloree, South Carolina, was awarded a 3-year scholarship and wants to commission into the active-duty Medical Specialist Corps.
– Cade Serenity Wade a 2nd year, Kinesiology Major, military science minor, from Jacksonville, Florida, was awarded a 3-year scholarship and wants to commission into the active-duty Medical Specialist Corps.
ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts undergirding. A historically Black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism, serving students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton’s mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, the faculty is engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive and useful manner.For more information, visit www.hamptonu.edu.
### Media contact: James Parker, Senior Director of Marketing & Media Relations, Office of University Relations, Hampton University, james.parker@hamptonu.edu, 757-718-2949
The TowneBank Club was unveiled at Hampton’s Sept. 9 football home-opener against Norfolk State. The TowneBank Club, located adjacent to the Armstrong Stadium endzone, is a special hospitality suite designed for donors and athletic investors enjoyment in a controlled temperature setting with amenities including food and drink. A special covered rooftop area provides a unique view of the field.
The Towne Bank Club is part of a $1 million partnership between the financial institution and Hampton University. This spring, TowneBank pledged $1 million to the university for naming rights within Armstrong Stadium and premier engagement with the Department of Athletics. The grant also outlines career services and professional development opportunities between the university and the TowneBank family of companies.
“This gift marks the largest partnership between TowneBank and an HBCU,” said Alexis Swann, president of TowneBank Peninsula and Williamsburg. “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate and find new, strategic ways to enhance our relationship with Hampton University.”
Hampton Athletics Director Anthony D. Henderson, Sr. said, “We thank TowneBank so much for their generous contribution. It’s partners like them that make our work possible. This partnership also will help showcase TowneBank and further advance the brand of this banking institution. We look forward to building on this amazing relationship.”
Pictured L to R Above: Tom Hasty, TowneBank SEVP and Chief Regulatory Risk Management Officer, Alexis Swann, president of TowneBank Peninsula and Williamsburg, Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, First Lady Myra Williams, Hampton University Athletics Director Anthony D. Henderson, Sr.
ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts undergirding. A historically Black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism, serving students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton’s mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, the faculty is engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive and useful manner.For more information, visit www.hamptonu.edu.
### Media contact: James Parker, Senior Director of Marketing & Media Relations, Office of University Relations, Hampton University, james.parker@hamptonu.edu, 757-718-2949
Annual Ceremony Marks the Official Start of 2023 Academic Year
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Hampton, Va. (Sept. 26, 2023) – Hampton University will mark another milestone in its 155-year history as the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, will deliver the keynote address at the 80th Annual Opening Convocation on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Convocation Center. This event is open to the public.
In a ceremony that marks the beginning of the academic year, Hampton welcomes the newest and largest cohort of young scholars since 2016 and their families and friends to the university. “Hampton University is honored to welcome Chief Justice Goodwyn to our Home by the Sea,”said Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams. “His renown as a man with a heart of service, Chief Justice Goodwyn is a remarkable example of leadership, an unyielding commitment to excellence, and an uncommon dedication to public service to which our students and all in attendance may aspire.”
Following his appointment in 2007 to the Supreme Court of Virginia by Governor Timothy M. Kaine, S. Bernard Goodwyn was unanimously elected by the General Assembly to a 12-year term in 2008. He was reappointed by the General Assembly to a second 12-year term in 2020. The Justices of the Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously elected him to serve as the next Chief Justice, following Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons, effective January 1, 2022.
Chief Justice Goodwyn served as a circuit court judge for ten years and as a general district court judge for two years.
Prior to his service on the bench, Chief Justice Goodwyn was in private law practice and served on the faculty of the University of Virginia School of Law. Chief Justice Goodwyn has served as a member of the Virginia Code Commission and the Judicial Council of Virginia, as a subcommittee chair of the Virginia Supreme Court Judicial Performance Evaluation Task Force, as a member of the Working Group for the Establishment of Guidelines for Compensation of Court-Appointed Counsel, as a member of the Editorial Board of the Virginia Bench Book for Judges and Lawyers, as a member of the Joint Subcommittee Regarding Commissioners of Accounts, as member of the Virginia Supreme Court Virginia Courts in the 21st Century Task Force, and as Judge of the Chesapeake Drug Treatment Court Program, and is the former co-chair of the Virginia Access to Justice Commission.
A Southampton County native, Chief Justice Goodwyn graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in economics and was a member of the varsity football and track teams at Harvard. Chief Justice Goodwyn received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was an editor for the Virginia Tax Review, a member of the Raven Society, and a recipient of the Ritter Award for honor, character, and integrity.
ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts undergirding. A historically Black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism, serving students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton’s mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, the faculty is engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive and useful manner.For more information, visit www.hamptonu.edu.
### Media contact: James Parker, Senior Director of Marketing & Media Relations, Office of University Relations, Hampton University, james.parker@hamptonu.edu, 757-718-2949
Hampton University to serve as host for a Broadband Community Meeting Town Hall on Monday, October 2nd, at 6:00 PM at Student Center
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HAMPTON, VA – The Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), in collaboration with Hampton University and the City of Hampton, is set to host a transformative community event aimed at addressing the critical need for expanded affordable broadband access in the region.
The “Broadband Community Meeting Town Hall” is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 2nd, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the esteemed Hampton University Student Center, conveniently located at 135 Marshall Avenue, Hampton, VA 23668.
The primary objective of this landmark town hall meeting is threefold: to educate, inform, and engage the local community regarding the unprecedented funding opportunities stemming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law in November 2021.
The IIJA is a legislative milestone designed to usher in essential infrastructure improvements, especially in communities that have historically been underserved and lack the fundamental resources needed for everyday life. Without active community involvement, there’s a risk that these crucial communities may once again be overlooked.
Highlighting the significance of this initiative, in June of this year, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) unveiled an astounding $1.5 billion in funding aimed at closing the digital divide within the state of Virginia. These funds are allocated through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program under the IIJA.
The “Broadband Community Meeting Town Hall” promises to be an enlightening and empowering event that will shed light on the transformative potential of the IIJA and the funding opportunities it presents. By participating in this gathering, community members can play an active role in ensuring that Hampton, VA, and surrounding areas fully benefit from these critical resources.
The Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, stands at the forefront of this transformative effort. SFI serves as a catalyst for enhancing freedom in both academic and life choices for students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) by elevating their social and economic mobility. Through close collaboration with partner educational institutions and strategic allies, SFI addresses the wealth gap by promoting affordable access to higher education, offering hands-on professional and life training opportunities, delivering integrated student services, and enhancing technological resources. These efforts not only support students in achieving future personal and professional success on a global scale but also bolster participating institutions, making them more resilient and competitive as pillars within their respective communities.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
MIA YI | Sr. Manager, Marketing and Communications | Student Freedom Initiative
633 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 5th Floor; Washington, DC 20004 M 202.768.9356 | myi@studentfreedominitiative.org
ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts undergirding. A historically Black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism, serving students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton’s mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, the faculty is engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive and useful manner.For more information, visit www.hamptonu.edu.
### Media contact: James Parker, Senior Director of Marketing & Media Relations, Office of University Relations, Hampton University, james.parker@hamptonu.edu, 757-718-2949
The Hampton University family mourns the death of Hampton University Police Department Deputy Chief Ronald V. Davis, who passed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement that spanned more than 46-years. An ardent supporter of social justice, he diligently worked for the benefit of all Hampton, Virginia citizens for 40 years before retiring from the Hampton Police Division as a Major.
Following his retirement from the Hampton Police Division, Davis began a second career as Deputy Chief in the Hampton University Police Department. He was a conscientious, dedicated and exemplary member of the Hampton University family for six years.
Deputy Chief Davis was active in numerous civic organizations. He served as a representative for institutions of higher education as a Board member of the Hampton City Police Advisory Group (CPAG.) In 1995, Deputy Chief Davis received a Hampton Police Division’s Meritorious Service Award.
He earned an Associate degree in Police Science from Thomas Nelson Community College, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from St. Leo University, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. Deputy Chief Davis also completed Hostage Negotiation School, the Leadership Institute and the prestigious Police Executive Leadership School.
Deputy Chief Ronald V. Davis is survived by two sons. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
At around a dozen schools across at least seven states, the Vice President will bring thousands of students together around the fight for reproductive freedom, common sense gun safety laws, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and teaching America’s full history.
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WASHINGTON Thursday, September 7, 2023 – As students across the nation return to school, Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a month-long college tour throughout America to mobilize young people in the ongoing fight for fundamental freedoms and rights. She is set to visit around a dozen campuses in at least seven states as she brings together thousands of students for high-energy, large-scale events. The Vice President’s flurry of “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour” stops will focus on key issues that disproportionately impact young people across the country – from reproductive freedom and gun safety to climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and book bans.
“This generation is critical to the urgent issues that are at stake right now for our future,” said Vice President Harris. “It is young leaders throughout America who know what the solutions look like and are organizing in their communities to make them a reality. My message to students is clear: We are counting on you, we need you, you are everything.”
Vice President Harris’s “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour” will include visits to historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and state schools. The Vice President will highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered for young people, outline the work ahead to protect fundamental freedoms, and hear directly from students who are organizing on the frontlines of these fights. She will also urge attendees to register to vote, use their voice, and stay engaged.
This series of college tour events is a continuation of the Vice President’s recent travel, and comes on the heels of her Summer of Action that included visits to 17 states. Vice President Harris has already been to 11 college campuses this year after traveling to 14 schools in 2022.
The Vice President’s “Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour”includes the following stops:
Jefferson’s New Role Makes Her the Eagle-Eye for The President’s Engagement with Key Internal and External Constituent Groups
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Hampton, VA (August 9, 2023) – Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams has promoted 28-year higher education veteran, Joy Jefferson, to Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, she will act as an advisor and strategic partner to the president and support the university’s executive team in the implementation of the president’s priorities as detailed in the strategic plan. Prior to her promotion, Joy served as Vice President and Executive Assistant to the President.
A household name to Hampton, Joy has served as Vice President for External Relations, Associate Vice President for Development, Assistant Vice President for Development, and Director of University Relations under the Harvey administration. Her responsibilities included the overall leadership and supervision of the Offices of Alumni Affairs, the Annual Fund, and University Relations, Marketing & Communications, and service on the President’s Administrative Council. Her impact spans across the Chesapeake Bay, having served as the associate vice president for alumni relations and executive director of the Old Dominion University Alumni Association. At ODU, Joy led the cultivation of a community of more than 165,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. She also held an early-career position as Director of Development at North Carolina State University.
“Mrs. Jefferson is undeniably fit to lead as our Chief of Staff. Her wit, wisdom, and candor accent her impact and contribute to the vitality of our university,” said President Williams.
Joy currently serves on the Hampton Roads Center Owners Association Board of Directors. She is a former member of the Virginia Peninsula YMCA Board of Directors, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities State Board of Directors, the An Achievable Dream, Inc. Board of Directors, and Relay for Life Virginia Peninsula Executive Committee.
Joy shared, “Our network is strong. We become greater as we nurture relationships and partnerships with a mutual heart for Hampton and our global community. I am glad to partner with President Williams in supporting our leaders and forging ahead in our pursuit of a greater Hampton.”
A native of Hampton Roads, Joy is a 1986 graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts.
Hampton, VA (Friday, September 8, 2023) – Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams is pleased to announce that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the HU campus on Thursday, September 14, as the first stop on the newly announced “Fight For Our Freedoms College Tour.”
“This generation is critical to the urgent issues that are at stake right now for our future,” Vice President Harris said in a statement. Vice President Harris is expected to visit a broad range of 11 campuses across the country to discuss such issues as gun violence, the cost of higher education, and the climate crisis with students.
“It is an honor to welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to our ‘Home By the Sea,’” said President Williams. “The excitement across our campus is palpable, and we are grateful for Vice President Harris’ focus on higher education and our students. The bright minds and student leaders of character at Hampton and other institutions are our future.”
Vice President Harris’ visit marks the first White House campus appearance during President Williams’ administration. Williams has entered his second year at the helm of HU with a tremendous surge in student enrollment and a focus on campus modernization as HU delivers the #1 student experience in America.
About Hampton University
Founded in 1868, Hampton University has been the Standard of Excellence in higher education for over 150 years. Rich in history and tradition, Hampton University is recognized as one of the top historically black colleges and universities in the world, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts and graduate degree programs. HU is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators representing 49 states and 35 territories nations.
For more information, contact the HU University Relations Office, Richelle Payne at 484.908.9987 or Sarita Scott, at 757.927.7232.
Roberts’ Leadership Will Heighten University Event Production and Maximize Hampton’s Competitive Edge
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Hampton, VA (August 11, 2023) – Underpinning the pursuit to enhance stakeholder engagement, Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams has appointed Apryl D. Roberts to the Office of the President as Director of Protocol and Special Events. She will oversee the planning, management, and delivery of a portfolio of events and drive counsel on procedural and diplomatic protocol for high-profile visitors to the University. Ms. Roberts will be a conduit for executing successful university events – equipping faculty and staff with an event planning toolkit, a suite of web-based resources, and a series of workshops to build confidence and mastery of new media.
With over 20 years of experience, Roberts is an industry leader in live event production & design and experiential marketing, leading such projects as the Mid-Atlantic Film Festival, Taste of Hampton Roads, Hope Celebrity Weekend, Kam Cares (Bam Bam’s Spring Jam) Celebrity Weekend and served as a Senior Producer for Pharrell Williams’ Mighty Dream Festival. Her work has been featured in publications such as American Express Open Forum, YFS Magazine, The Knot, and Munaluchi Bride. She recently served as the President of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the International Live Events Association (ILEA) where she advanced the local scene by creating an inclusive community dedicated to elevating professionals engaged in live events.
President Williams shared, “The timing of Ms. Roberts’ appointment could not be better. She has the expertise and footprint to elevate our processes and experiences that will open doors and fill rooms.”
Roberts has rendered dynamic results for corporations, non-profit organizations, celebrities, brands, and television production teams alongside partnerships with marketing agencies to procure pre-screenings of television shows and movies such as “A Birth of a Nation.”
She has received industry recognition from The International Live Events Association (ILEA), World Wide Women Group (WWWG), and Still Hope Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Old Dominion University.
Ms. Apryl Roberts said, “Great experiences are measured by execution and I am committed to delivering the best to the Hampton University community. I am honored to join the President’s Office and drive new strategies to elevate Hampton excellence!”
Dr. Oladipupo’s Expertise in Technology and Innovation Will Accelerate Hampton to the Frontlines of Cutting-Edge Research and Best-in-Class Social and Academic Experiences.
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Hampton, VA (August 17, 2023) – Hampton University is upholding its commitment to commissioning the brightest minds for its greatest works with the appointment of Dr. Adebisi Oladipupo as Vice President of Information Technology.
With a sterling track record of harnessing technology to drive societal impact, he is poised to reshape the technological landscape, equipping the university with the tools to pioneer breakthroughs that will resonate far beyond the confines of campus. Prior to joining the Hampton University family, he closed in on a decade of service at Morgan State University as the Vice President for Technology & CIO after a marveled 14 years of service at Norfolk State University as the inaugural Vice President for Research & Technology and Chief Information Officer. A returning influence on the Hampton U community, he made an early-career progression for 13 years through the ranks to become the Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering & Technology.
Oladipupo earned his Doctor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Materials Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics (Materials Science) from the University of Ife, Nigeria. He also holds a certificate in Higher Education Management from Harvard University and is a recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Technology and Communications Leadership award.
“As we discover the possibilities of technological evolution and higher education, Dr. Adebisi Oladipupo emerges as an inspirational force, propelling Hampton University into the vanguard of innovation. We are grateful to have him on board.” said President Williams.
An acclaimed technologist, Dr. Oladipupo brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. He is a certified mobile application developer and a certified IT service management professional (ITIL). He has designed, developed, and implemented computer applications for self-paced learning and distance learning as a faculty. He is a published co-author of three engineering textbooks in Computer-Aided Design and has served as a technical reviewer for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has consulted for tech giants IBM, Lucent Technologies, and Motorola, Inc. in pervasive computing, wireless navigation systems, and mobile smart agent development. He was one of 26 scientists and engineers selected nationwide to serve as a member of an inaugural NSF Advisory Board on cyberinfrastructure.
“My mission as the VP for IT is to use technology to empower Hampton University to achieve its goals by providing innovative solutions that are secure, reliable, and efficient,” said Dr. Oladipupo. “Being back at Hampton gives me the feeling of a prodigal son who is warmly and lovingly welcomed back home. This is where I started my career and glad to be back at our Home by the Sea.”
Grant Targets First-Generation College Students to Progress through the Academic Pipeline to Postbaccalaureate Programs
Hampton, Va. (August 1, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Education announced that the Hampton University Upward Bound Program has been awarded $1,487,995 from 2022 to 2027 to plan, develop and carry out community-based services for students in overcoming economic obstacles.
The program has completed the first year of another five-year grant cycle and held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the academic achievements, college acceptances, and scholarship awards of 17 program participants of An Achievable Dream, Denbigh, Heritage, Warwick and Phoebus High Schools.
“The goal is to increase the number of students who enroll in and graduate from college,” said Dr. Barbara Inman, vice president for administrative services. “This program is in concert with the new strategic plan to increase community outreach and engagement.” It provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Since 2017 Hampton University Upward Bound has served over 200 Scholars with a 99% high school graduation rate where over 70% of graduates have enrolled in post-secondary educational institutions. “These results have implications for significant increases in lifetime earnings which affect community and economic development in the Hampton Roads area,” said Dean of Student Achievement, Mr. Mikael Davis.
Upward Bound participants excelled despite challenges presented because of the Covid crisis. “We have worked to draw out their unique talents as we share Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams’ belief that, ‘. . . people do best in organizations where they feel valued, where they feel empowered, and where they feel that what they do makes a difference,’”said Upward Bound Director, Dr. Gregg Suzanne Ferguson.
