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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Hampton University LEAD Initiative Sets a New Standard for Developing Diverse, Research-Driven Leaders in Higher Education

A powerful new chapter in leadership development is emerging at Hampton University with the launch of the Leadership Excellence Advancement and Development (LEAD) Initiative, a bold, research-focused effort designed to reshape how leaders are prepared, supported, and elevated across academia.

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Hampton University and Tech Leader Maximus Expand Strategic Tech Partnership Through AI-Focused Event on November 13

Hampton University proudly announces The Greater Impact Experience Day, a transformative campus engagement event taking place on November 13, 2025, designed to connect students with Maximus, a global leader in digital transformation and public service solutions. The event will introduce students to emerging career pathways, AI-driven innovation, and the many opportunities available within the evolving technology and public service sectors.

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Speaking it into Existence: Graduate Student Elected President-Elect of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

A Hampton University graduate student has been recenlty elected to a national association committed to protecting and restoring one of the most fundamental human abilities—the power to communicate.

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