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Marine Science Students and Scientists Are Shaping the Future of our Oceans, Solving Sustainability Issues from the Chesapeake Bay to Patagonia

Marine and Environmental Science News /

As Ocean Month comes to an end, Hampton University’s Department of Marine and Environmental Science is demonstrating how research, innovation, and experiential learning are preparing the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges this month and beyond.  From restoring oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay to studying elusive leopard seals in South America and advancing […]

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HUDPT Students Gain Hands-On Insight into Prosthetics and Orthotics During Newport News Field Experience

Physical Therapy News /

As part of the Prosthetics and Orthotics course in the HUDPT program curriculum, the HUDPT2 Class of 2027 visited Reach Orthotics and Prosthetic Services in Newport News, VA. Mr. Greg Michalov educated the students about Prosthetics and Orthotics. Mr. Michalov is credentialed as a Certified Prosthetist (CPO) and as a Certified Orthotist Assistant (COA). Mr. Michalov also led the students on a tour of the company’s limb fabrication facilities where students observed the materials and processes involved in manufacturing prosthetic and orthotic devices for patients.

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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

Pre-Health / Medical Science News /

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

Biological Sciences News /

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

Chemistry and Biochemistry News /

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

Mathematics News /

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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