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Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character, and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curricular emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts undergirding. In carrying out its mission, the University requires that everything that it does be of the highest quality.<\/p>

An historically Black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism. The University serves students from diverse national, cultural, and economic backgrounds. From its beginning to the present, the institution has enrolled students from five continents \u2014 North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Europe \u2014 and many countries including Gabon, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, China, Armenia, Great Britain and Russia, as well as the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands and numerous American Indian nations. Placing its students at the center of its planning, the University provides a holistic educational environment. Learning is facilitated by a range of educational offerings, a rigorous curriculum, excellent teaching, professional experiences, multiple leadership opportunities, and an emphasis on the development of character which values integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility.<\/p>

Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton\u2019s mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, faculty are engaged in writing, research and grantsmanship. To this end, faculty, staff and students provide leadership and service to the University and the global community. Moreover, in achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities, which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to society in a productive, useful manner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In maintaining The Standard of Excellence, the following are expected of each member of the Hampton Family:<\/p>

EXCELLENCE
We uphold the highest standards in learning, research, professional practice, and service.<\/p>

INTEGRITY
We act with honesty, accountability, and personal responsibility in all that we do.<\/p>

RESPECT AND DIGNITY
We honor the worth of every individual and treat others with decency, fairness, and consideration.<\/p>

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
We lead with character and purpose, serving the University, our communities, and the world.<\/p>

LEARNING AND DISCOVERY
We advance knowledge, scholarship, and lifelong learning through intellectual curiosity and innovation.<\/p>

COMMUNITY AND INCLUSION
We embrace our HBCU legacy and celebrate the diversity of people, cultures, and perspectives that enrich our global community.<\/p>

These values guide our actions, shape our character, and advance Hampton University\u2019s mission to prepare promising students for lives of leadership and service.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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