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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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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

Physical Therapy News /

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

Communicative Sciences and Disorders News /

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

Marine and Environmental Science News /

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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