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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

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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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Building Confidence and Improving Praxis® Exam Pass Rates: A Success Story at Hampton University

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Hampton University’s Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSAD) emphasizes academic excellence, clinical competence, and service in diverse communities to develop compassionate and skilled speech-language pathologists. The student-centered curriculum integrates evidence-based instruction with practical experiences, including an Early Intervention course and specialized certifications in areas like early intervention and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to increase their marketability.

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From the Classroom to the Coastline: Hampton’s Next Generation is Driving Environmental Change

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As more scholars of color enter and reshape the environmental sciences, Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to serve as vital incubators of talent and leadership. At Hampton University, Marine and Environmental Science (MES) students Zuri Murph ’26 and graduating master’s student Jahlen Pinelo ’26 represent a new wave of scientists redefining what is possible in the field.

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Atmospheric and Planetary Science Graduate Student Shines with First-Place AMS Poster, Prestigious VSGC Fellowship

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As shifting weather patterns grow more complex and communities worldwide grapple with the realities of climate change, students at Hampton University are rising to the challenge to advance climate research and sustainable solutions. Among them is atmospheric science graduate student Akarshna Iyer ‘27, whose award-winning poster presentation at the American Meteorological Society conference and selection as a fellow with the Virginia Space Grant Consortium highlight both her research excellence and Hampton’s growing impact in the field of climate science.

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Amid National Winter Weather Chaos, Hampton University Scientist Earns National Recognition for Extreme Weather Research

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Against the backdrop of increasingly severe and unpredictable weather patterns this winter season, Dr. Stephen R. Guimond, Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (APS) and Director of Hampton’s Severe Weather Research Center, has been awarded national recognition from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for his groundbreaking work on extreme weather and atmospheric turbulence.

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Hampton University Department of Physical Therapy Announces 2025–26 Lilly Foundation Scholarship Recipients

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Six exceptional doctoral students from the Hampton University Department of Physical Therapy have been selected as recipients of the 2025–2026 Lilly Foundation Scholarship in Physical Therapy. The scholars — Gwendolyn Brown, GianPaul Reynoso, Raven Brown, Nakiyah Johnson, Caira Fields, and Marco-Raphael Viray — will each receive $2,506 in scholarship support for the upcoming academic year.

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Maximus Takes Over Hampton University for Greater Impact Experience Day, Strengthening a Growing Partnership in Technology and Innovation

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Maximus returned to Hampton University for Greater Impact Experience Day, an annual event that introduces students to opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence, and government contracting. Now in its second year, the partnership between Hampton University and Maximus continues to grow as both institutions work to expand access to hands-on learning and career pathways.

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