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Why ROTC at HBCUs Like Ours Matters More Than Ever – A Tribute to Patriot Day 2025

Naval Science News /

Across the country, Americans will take a moment to remember the lives lost on this day and the lives that were changed in an instant that Tuesday morning in September. In these moments, there is a heightened appreciation for those willing to dedicate their lives to serving others. First responders and servicemembers of all branches of the Armed Forces are trained to run toward danger, not away from it.

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As Extreme Weather Wreaks Havoc Across the Nation, One Professor is Redefining the Next Generation of Calculating Wind Gusts in Real-Time

Atmospheric and Planetary Science News /

As America contends with rising temperatures, flooded cities, and increasingly violent storms, Hampton University is equipping students to meet one of the greatest challenges of our time: understanding and responding to extreme weather.

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From Hampton to the Caribbean: Graduate Student Uses Her Voice to Help Children Find Theirs

Communicative Sciences and Disorders News /

For Bailee Poore, a second-year graduate student in Hampton University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program, the classroom recently stretched far beyond the buildings of her “Home by the Sea.” This summer, her learning came with ocean breezes, turquoise waves, and the voices of young children in need.

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Official Statement: Letter to Hampton Community on Senior ROTC Program Rebalance and Optimization

Naval Science News /

Many of you have no doubt seen the recent article in Army Times, entitled “US Army Cadet Command Announces Senior ROTC Rebalance and Optimization.” As President, and as a commissionee of our historic Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, rest assured that we are working diligently to understand the full impact of this announcement.

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Hampton University Physics Department and the StarLite Project

Physics News /

Hampton University is setting the scientific world ablaze with an electrifying breakthrough in fusion research, marking a historic leap for HBCUs and the future of clean energy. With the launch of the STAR_Lite project, Hampton is making history as the only HBCU—and one of the few universities globally—leading hands-on stellarator fusion research, positioning itself as a powerhouse in the next era of physics and energy innovation. While Hampton has been involved in nuclear fusion since the 1980s, the institution’s impact will expand, empowered by a recent $1.4 million grant from the Department of Energy secured by Hampton’s very own Dr. Shibrabrat Naik.

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Prestigious University Awards Honor Faculty Excellence, Hampton’s Continued Emphasis on Research

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Hampton University proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Presidential Grantmanship Awards, the University’s highest recognition for faculty excellence in securing competitive research funding. This year’s distinguished honorees are Dr. Deidre Gibson, Chair of the Department of Marine and Environmental Science, and Dr. William Moore, Professor of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.

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