In 2001, a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America was approved by the national organization of public relations professionals. It was the culmination of two years work by a team of public relations students and their professor, Rosalynne Whitaker-Heck. The PRSSA charter chapter provides our public relations students with exciting opportunities for […]
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This television station of student-run programming for the campus provides a forum for students to experience the requirements of producing a newscast – on air and behind the scenes – for class credit.
Founded in 1910 at the University of Missouri, this is the national honor society in journalism and mass communication. The Hampton University Chapter was chartered in 1981. Its purpose is to recognize and encourage outstanding scholarship and good character among students. Membership is restricted to junior and seniors who rank in the upper 10 percent
This is the leading organization of African-American journalists and communications professionals. Our students participate in special NABJ programs through a partnership funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation.
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Chad Potter has 20 years of TV broadcasting experience. During his career that expands over decades his experience and innovative thinking has instilled in him to lead by example with new ideas and solutions. Potter earned his degree in Science for electronic engineering. He attended ITT Technical Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida graduating in September 2000.
Professor Moore is an independent fine artist and animator whose animated shorts have gathered numerous awards such as “The Golden Eagle”, “Charlotte Film Festival”, “The Paul Roberson Award”, and “The Rose Bud Award.” His drug prevention animated films have been recommended by numerous organizations such as The National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information,
Jay Lang is the station manager at Hampton University’s 88.1 WHOV radio. He is the author of motivational book “Wisdom From The Jazzman” and producer & CEO of the Church Street Jazz Series. Lang hails from a broadcasting family, his father, Jimmy “The Gator” Lang was a Savannah radio legend for 45 years. Prior to coming
Javier de Diego brings to Hampton University nearly 25 years of TV news production and reporting experience at the local and national levels, with most of that time in senior roles at CNN. He served on the frontlines of some of America’s biggest stories in the field and the control room, earning him one of
Dr. Erica N. Hilton has over a decade of experience working in digital and strategic communication for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an international labor union, and multiple national non-profit organizations. She has managed websites, social media, and digital ad campaigns; developed and executed strategic communication campaigns; and produced a docuseries on America’s labor
Devika Koppikar (Professor “Koppi”) brings to Hampton University two decades of experience in communications and education. After earning her master’s degree in journalism from American University, she worked as a press secretary to U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings. She then segued into academia, teaching intercultural communications and public speaking in Washington, D.C. metro-area community colleges.
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