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Celebrating Our Class of 2026: Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduates

Chemistry and Biochemistry News /

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Hampton University proudly celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our graduating Class of 2026. These scholars have demonstrated excellence, resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to scientific discovery throughout their academic journey. As they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their careers and educational pursuits, we commend […]

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Hampton University, 14 HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact 

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Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Hampton University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing society’s most pressing challenges.

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Daniel Hardy ’26 | Future Alumni Spotlight

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Today, we shine the #FutureAlumni Spotlight on Daniel Hardy ’26 💙⚓️🎓 From launching Hampton’s chapter of Black Men in White Coats, to serving as a student liaison to the Board of Trustees – and repping Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity, Inc., + Hampton Man Initiative – Daniel’s been leading, building, and making every moment count. Hampton’s

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Hampton University Scientist Cracks Billion-Dollar Crop Mystery, Discovers Game-Changing Soybean Genes

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Hampton University is turning heads in the global agriculture scene, thanks to a high-impact discovery by Dr. Naoufal Lakhssassi, plant geneticist and professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. In a landmark study published in Nature Communications Biology (2025), Dr. Lakhssassi and collaborators at the University of Missouri and Southern Illinois University identified two novel genes that can dramatically boost soybean resistance to one of farming’s most destructive pests: the soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

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South Africa to Hampton: Fulbright Scholar Dr. Addmore Shonhai Brings World-Class Malaria Research to Campus

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Hampton University continues to expand its global academic footprint with the residency of Dr. Addmore Shonhai, a distinguished scholar and Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Venda in South Africa, participating in the prestigious Fulbright Program.

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Department of Mathematics Convenes Global STEM Leaders for Groundbreaking International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics, Industrial Innovation

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Hampton University will convene scholars and industry leaders from across the globe for the International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics and Industrial Applications (ICEMIA), a two-week virtual gathering designed to spark innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.

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Hampton University’s STEM Weekend 2026 Showcases Innovation, Research, and the Next Generation of Black Excellence in STEM

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Hampton University will welcome students, faculty, and industry leaders for STEM Weekend 2026, a dynamic, two-day celebration of innovation, research, and collaboration across disciplines. Hosted by the Hampton University chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and 11 additional STEM organizations, the event will take place April 10–11 in the Hampton University Student Center.

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Golden Years Wellness Day 2026: Hampton Students Provide Lifechanging Screenings for Seniors

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As America’s population continues to age, communities across the nation are confronting urgent health challenges that disproportionately affect older adults, including fall risk, chronic disease management, cognitive decline, and medication safety. On Wednesday, February 18 from 9 am – 12 pm, Hampton University addressed those realities and solutions with Golden Years Wellness Day, an  interdisciplinary

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IMPACT Program Receives Recognition  From National NSSLHA

Communicative Sciences and Disorders News /

The IMPACT Program (Innovative Mentoring and Professional Advancement through Cultural Training) has been awarded the 2025 Honors of NSSLHA by the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (National NSSLHA)—an organization of more than 10,000 members studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD), speech-language pathology, and audiology at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels nationwide.

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