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Hampton University Recognized as Top School in Several Publications is continuing to be of 138,000 students at 384 top colleges that U.S. News & World Report provides nearly 50 ing its 27th year of diversity, polled hundreds of recognized by well-respected publications across includes a wide representation by region, size, different types of numerical rankings and lists to nationwide institutions for its Best of the Best the world, including The Princeton Review, U.S. selectivity and character. help students narrow their college search. evaluations. BEOEJ is one of the nation’s fastest- News & World Report, MONEY Magazine, growing magazines, promoting the advancement and many others. U.S. News & World Report ranked Hampton “At Hampton University, we strive to of in all aspects of business University as a top school in several categories uphold THE Standard of Excellence. We are and employment to ensure equal opportunity. The Princeton Review has once again named in the 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings driven, hardworking and resolute in upholding Hampton University as a “Best College” in list. As a historically black college and university, our founder’s ideals of outstanding academ- College Consensus, a unique new college review their 2019 book – The Best 384 Colleges: 2019 the publication ranked Hampton University as ics and character building,” said Hampton aggregator, has recognized Hampton University Edition, as well as a “Best Regional College.” #3. Hampton University was also ranked high in University President, Dr. William R. Harvey. in their survey as one of the Best Colleges and The Princeton Review has been a trusted the southern region, as one of the best colleges “The Princeton Review’s and U.S. News & Universities in for 2018. Consensus resource for parents and students in choosing for veterans, and best value schools. Hampton World Report’s designations only reinforces rankings are based on a comprehensive aggregate the best college for over 25 years. The Best University was also recognized by U.S. News their values and standards.” of published rankings and verified student 384 Colleges rankings are based on surveys & World Report for its engineering programs. reviews. It honors the best colleges in Virginia Hampton University was named one of the for their commitment to excellence. “Best Colleges” by MONEY Magazine—a longtime trusted leader in financial preparedness. NTU Ranking, released by National Taiwan “MONEY Magazine releases this year’s rank- University, is also known as the “Performance ings with a fresh and focused approach on what Ranking of Scientific Papers for World matters most to students and parents: Where Universities.” Hampton University demon- will they get the best return on their investment strated outstanding performance in the 2018 after graduation? Your school was chosen for its NTU Ranking, specifically based on production high marks,” they stated. and impact of scientific papers and research.

The Black EOE Journal’s 2018 “Innovators” issue Online programs at Hampton University recognizes Hampton University as a Top HBCU. continue to thrive and are being noticed around The Journal, known for being American’s the country. The Bachelor’s in Aeronautics and leading African American business and career Aviation program was recognized as one of the magazine, reviewed the nation’s Best of the Best best online programs on TheBestSchools.org for HBCUs and Colleges & Universities and named 2018. Hampton University was ranked No. 5 in Hampton University as one of the Best of the Virginia from OnlineColleges.com, as one of the Best HBCUs. Black EOE Journal, now celebrat- Top Online Colleges of 2018. Senator and Participate in Two Town Halls at Hampton University and in Collaboration between the Two Schools Two Town Hall forums featuring award-winning journalist and professor heartless to people who are seeking Virginia U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D) for the Hampton University Scripps refuge from countries that are under and challenger Corey Stewart (R) took Howard School of Journalism and civil war or disaster.” place at both Hampton University Communications, and WTKR news and Liberty University as part of a anchor Les Smith. Fifty Hampton One Hampton University student partnership between the two schools to University students also got the chance asked Stewart about veteran unemploy- inform and engage the Commonwealth to pose questions to the candidates. ment. “We have to continue to improve of Virginia in this candidate race. Candidates discussed issues such as our economy. There’s a tax cut that Both Town Halls were sponsored military healthcare, North Korea, we’re only nine months into and already by Hampton University’s Center for military sexual assault, illegal immi- we have the lowest unemployment rate Public Policy and Liberty University’s grants and more. The forum was live in the in 52 years. Our Center for Law & Government. streamed on Hamptonu.edu, Liberty’s economy is booming,” Stewart said. Facebook page, C-SPAN and several Hampton University students were The second, and most recent in the other networks. Senate Town Hall series occurred highly involved in this Town Hall on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in In speaking on immigration, Kaine forum and even wrote and asked their Hampton University’s Convocation said, “In my view, if somebody is fleeing own questions during the student panel Center, where the focus was on foreign persecution and we can vet them well portion of the evening. “Our students policy and military. The moderators enough to know that they’ll be safe worked hard to research the issues and for this event were April Woodard, an here, the United States shouldn’t be (continued next page) Two Town Halls (continued)

formulate insightful questions for the Senate Stewart’s message to voters was one of unity. to advance their shared goals of providing Town Hall and I am extremely proud of their “I’ve got very strong beliefs and I’m not the best educational opportunities for their interaction with the Senate candidates,” said afraid to express them, but I can also get students and promoting the public good by Dr. Kelly Harvey-Viney, director for the things done. And what I see in Washington, offering a statewide platform for robust civic Hampton University Center for Public Policy. I see two sides that are not willing to work discourse. The two schools’ shared commit- together. I’m going up to Washington, not ment to Jefferson’s idea that only a well- The first of the Town Hall Series because I want to keep it the same as Senator educated citizenry can preserve the promise was hosted at Liberty University Kaine does, but because I want to change it, of the American republic led them to offer to because I want to rile things, and I want to host these two debates during this important The first of two U.S. Senate Town Hall get things accomplished,” Stewart said. U.S. Senate election. forums occurred on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Liberty University’s Center for Kaine’s message was for a “Virginia that Corey Stewart spoke about the collaborative Music and the Worship Arts in Lynchburg, works for all. It’s about Virginia, solving partnership between Hampton University have significant student engagement,” said VA. This Town Hall featured incumbent Sen. Virginia problems and bringing Virginia and Liberty University to bring these Town , a former U.S. Representative Tim Kaine (D) and challenger Corey Stewart solutions to the forefront. Fair wages, fair tax Halls to fruition. “I think it shows coopera- and director of Liberty’s Center for Law & (R) and was live streamed on Hamptonu.edu code, skills training, immigration reform, and tion between the two universities and I hope Government. and Liberty’s Facebook page with the aid of it’s about the last two words in the Pledge of it continues. It worked out great because the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and Allegiance, ‘for all.’” one was held in the western part of the “I think this should become a staple state- broadcasted on C-SPAN network. state where I’ve got a stronger base and here wide campaign event. I think this format Collaboration between Hampton (in Hampton Roads) Senator Kaine has a worked well to educate the members of the The moderators for this event were Len University and Liberty University stronger base so it was fair,” said Stewart. community about the issues. They got to Stevens, Executive Director of External see the candidates up close and personal Communications for Liberty University and Overall, both Town Halls were a great success Senator Kaine appreciated the student panel and got some candid responses to some very a former WSET news anchor, and Mark and both universities worked well together aspect of the Town Halls. “My favorite part complex questions,” said Attorney Paul C. Spain, a WSET news anchor. Each candidate during this collaboration. “The Town Hall of this forum was that 15 minutes of student Harris, senior vice president for Hampton was asked questions by Spain, and Stevens meeting held on the campus of Hampton questions, these are kids who have got a lot University. “The vibe and comradery between moderated questions from a panel of Liberty University was an overwhelming success,” on their mind, they have a lot of worries, the Liberty team and the Hampton team was University students to the candidates. Each said Hampton University President, Dr. concerns, and they’re altruistic, spirited absolutely extraordinary, so I think we are candidate was then allowed one minute to William R. Harvey. “I want to thank Kelly people. This is a place where the interaction both committed to exploring opportunities make a closing remark. The focus for this Harvey-Viney and Paul Harris for their with the students will be front and center and to collaborate further in events like this and Town Hall was domestic issues and other leadership in making this happen. I also want that’s important,” said Sen. Kaine. other areas as well.” topics including, Roe v. Wade, Supreme to thank all the members of the Hampton Court nominee Judge ’s Team, along with Liberty University for their “I could not be more pleased with our “The Senate Town Hall helped to lay an sexual assault allegations, voter fraud and excellent work and partnership.” partnership. This is something that started amazing foundation for the Hampton illegal immigration. Events like these are back in the spring and we decided that we University/ Liberty University partnership important as the U.S. heads into a crucial Earlier this year, Hampton University and really wanted to give a state-wide platform to and I look forward to the next round of mid-term election on November 6, 2018. Liberty University met to discuss their mutual the candidates and do it in a way that allowed political races in the future with our new interest in looking for ways to work together them to talk about their views, and also partners,” added Harvey-Viney.

Department of Defense Awards $4 Million Grant for Hampton University STEM Students The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has The Stem Scholars Program (SSP) has already program provides students with full scholar- Stem Scholars are required to spend the awarded the Hampton University School of chosen the cohort, 17 Hampton University ships and the university gains more students summers after their sophomore and junior years Science with a $4 million grant, specifically students who are also Merit Scholars, and began in the trajectory towards STEM careers. So conducting research in a DoD laboratory, as aimed to enhance research capabilities and this past summer when they took English 102 far, it has been a privilege to work with such interns. The DoD chooses which lab the student strengthen educational programs in science, tech- Honors and other courses. The program supple- eager and intellectually, budding scientists as will serve their internship. Students must also nology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). ments the Merit Scholarships and ensures the we explore the academic, research and STEM maintain a 3.30 GPA their entire four years full cost of tuition and fees, and room and board education aspects of this program,” said Dr. as undergraduate students, which is the same “Thank you to the Department of Defense are fully paid for four years. Students in the Isi Ero-Tolliver, assistant professor for the requirement for the Merit Scholarship program. for this much appreciated grant. Our students program can be in any of the following majors: Hampton University School of Science and continue to prove that they are the best and the biology, chemistry, computer science, mathemat- Co-PI for the Stem Scholars Program. “This is a great opportunity for a group of high brightest. They are receiving a world-class educa- ics, physics, electrical engineering, chemical performing undergraduates. I’m excited and am tion at our university where we have continually engineering or computer engineering. Dr. Donald Lyons, Endowed Professor of looking forward to them doing great things,” set the bar high. Hampton students are meeting Physics, is the PI of the grant. He also facili- said Dr. Calvin Lowe, Dean of the Hampton that bar and exceeding it,” said Hampton “The SSP program is a unique program that tated the physics pre-college enrichment course University School of Science. University President, Dr. William R. Harvey. benefits the students and the university. This of the SSP students and continues to teach the physics lectures during the academic year.

Members of the DoD and Hampton University’s School of Science met recently to officially kick off the program. They sat in on a physics class with the students in the cohort Hampton Life (Vol. 10 Issue 9) to see what they are learning. This group will is published monthly by meet again in Maryland next semester. Hampton University in the Office of University Relations. “We have an elite program, but we’re not trying to grow elitists. I think if we can use SSP to Contributors: help others find their way, then we’ve accom- Matthew White, Glenn Knight, plished a tremendous thing,” said Dr. Vallen B. Da’Vida Plummer, Emery, Jr., program manager, HBCU/MI Jessica Zimmerman, Alexis Brower outreach, U.S. Army Research Laboratory. 2 • HAMPTONLIFE • OCTOBER 2018 Hampton University School of Pharmacy Holds 17th Annual White Coat Ceremony for Future Pharmacists

Hampton University officially welcomed go through the White Coat Ceremony, so the pharmacy class of 2022 during the 17th thank you all for being here.” Annual White Coat Ceremony hosted by the Hampton University School of Pharmacy. The Keynote Address was given by Ellen B. During this tradition, first year pharmacy Shinaberry, RPh, PharmD, who is the Deputy students officially don their white coats, Executive Director with the Virginia Board showing their dedication to health care and the of Pharmacy and is primarily responsible for pharmacy profession. the Board’s discipline program. She left the students with three tokens of advice. “First, be “Congratulations to these students for entering present in the moment, although it may seem the next phase of their academic careers. The to you at times that pharmacy school will never Hampton University School of Pharmacy is end, it will pass very quickly. Be present in strong. These current students will receive the the moment and don’t be afraid to take on the best education possible and continue on to impossible, the greatest opportunities sit on than not, in the worst of times. Listen carefully be the best pharmacists they can be,” said Dr. the other side of impossible. Secondly, make to what they have to say and always strive to William Harvey, Hampton University President. time to have fun while you’re here. Pharmacy be compassionate, caring and understanding. school will challenge you mentally, physically, The Dean of the Hampton University School Allow your practice to be a reflection of who psychologically, and socially, and if there’s any you are and what you believe. And always do so of Pharmacy began the ceremony by introduc- other way to challenge you, it will challenge ing and recognizing the faculty and staff in with the highest regard of the health and safety you in that way too. Lastly, cultivate meaning- of the patients you serve,” Shinaberry said. the School of Pharmacy, as well as welcomed ful relationships. Pharmacy is much more family members who came to support their than a profession, it’s a family of pharmacists,” Family, friends and fellow students then students. “On behalf of Hampton University Shinaberry said. raucously welcomed each of the 35 new students School of Pharmacy, I’d like to welcome all as each white coat was donned, symbolizing the our guests to the 17th Annual White Coat In closing, Shinaberry challenged these future transition from baccalaureate graduate to phar- Ceremony,” said Dr. Anand Iyer, Dean of the pharmacists. “I challenge you to shift your macist candidate. Each student took a Pledge of Hampton University School of Pharmacy. “It’s paradigm and focus not on the patient experi- Professionalism promising to “stand for ideals really a pleasure, us as a family, to welcome all ence, but rather on the human experience. No while not compromising integrity, [and] to of you. This is truly a pleasure every year to one wants to be a patient. You will encounter uphold professionalism, loyalty and honesty.” introduce our new P1 students, and have them people in the best of times and more often

Hampton University Officially Begins School Year with the 76th Annual Opening Convocation

Hampton University officially welcomed the Ceremonial Occasions, presided over the event. than 53 compositions and serves as President humor, problem solving, thinking creatively senior class of 2019 with the 76th Annual She reminisced about the last year of com- of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National and “turning knowledge into wisdom.” Opening Convocation. From the musical memoration, celebrating Hampton University’s Association of Composers. Secretary Lawrence spoke about the promis- sounds of the Hampton University Symphonic 150-year legacy and President Dr. William R. sory note that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Choir to the inspiring words of Hampton Harvey’s 40 years of legendary leadership. “The Dr. Harvey gave the distinguished class of 2019 invoked in his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech, University President Dr. William R. Harvey anniversary celebrated a legacy and a legend of a few words of guidance for the school year. and said the students of today, Hampton and the prophetic message from Keynote excellence, and permeated the entire campus, “This is your final undergraduate year. This University students, need to fulfill the remains Speaker, Secretary Frederick M. Lawrence, each creating an atmosphere that was both electrify- year presents you a prime opportunity here at of that promissory note. attendant of this traditional event walked away ing and infectious,” said Dr. Ward. Hampton to grow and achieve intellectually with encouragement for a phenomenal year. and spiritually, and this year provides opportu- “That promissory note did not get paid in full Hampton University President, Dr. William R. nity to prepare and plan for the next phase of so who would have guessed that it now falls to Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck, Congressman Harvey, welcomed each student to the university your life, life after college. That may be gradu- you, the young men and women of Hampton Bobby Scott, and Dr. and Mrs. Freeman and officially opened the 151st year of existence ate college or a professional career. Whatever University, to see to it that that promissory Hrabowski also attended the opening ceremony of Hampton University. “Let us diligently strive path, continue that journey with vigor, focus on note is yet again presented for payment,” said as honored guests. to reach new heights, in academics, in research the things that matter the most as you travel Secretary Lawrence. “If this task seems too and service, guided by our commitment for through this academic year. Remember the great to you and you think too much is being Dr. Karen Turner Ward, Chair, Committee on being THE Standard of Excellence,” said Dr. lessons that you have learned and use them as asked of you, then I will remind you that the Harvey. “I want you to know that any objective a guide. Remember that life is not a game of tools necessary for this work are precisely analysis will show that we are at the top of the chance, it’s a game of choice,” said Dr. Harvey. what you’ve been obtaining here at Hampton heap of modest-sized universities in the country. University. Your task is not to perfect the As your President, I want you to know I will Hampton University was excited to have world, but it is most decidedly to leave it better continue to push the faculty, the staff, you the Secretary Frederick M. Lawrence give than how you found it.” students, into dreaming no small dreams. Be this year’s Convocation Address. Secretary sure that Hampton’s history is preserved accord- Lawrence is a civil rights scholar and CEO ing to the priorities that General Armstrong set of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s forth and that our future is bright.” first and most prestigious honor society. He is a Distinguished Lecturer at the Georgetown Dr. Harvey also honored Dr. Kelwyn A. Law Center, and has previously served as D’Souza and Dr. Harvey J. Stokes with president of Brandeis University, Dean of the Hampton University’s 2017-18 Edward L. George Washington University Law School, Hamm, Sr. Distinguished Teaching Awards. and Visiting Professor and Senior Research Dr. D’Souza is a professor in the Department Scholar at Yale Law School. He was elected to of Management, has published numerous the American Philosophical Society in 2018 articles and served as Principal Investigator on and the American Law Institute in 1999. twenty funded projects, totaling four million dollars. Dr. Stokes is professor of composition Throughout his address, Secretary Lawrence and 20th Century Music, has written more spoke about education, the powerful role of HAMPTONLIFE • OCTOBER 2018• 3 Panelists Speak about Dr. Martin Luther King’s Influence NONPROFIT ORG. on Fight for Civil Rights in Virginia at Memorial Hampton University U.S. POSTAGE P.O. Box 6446 PAID HAMPTON, VA Commission’s Community Conversation Hampton, Virginia 23668 PERMIT NO. 73 Community members, educators, historians, It is only fitting that Hampton University staff, faculty and students Hampton University came together for the Virginia Dr. Martin hosts tonight’s King in Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission’s Virginia Community Community Conversation, to discuss Dr. King’s Roundtable.” influence on the fight for civil rights in Virginia The discussion was and asking, as Dr. King did, “Where do we go moderated by Senator from here?” This is the eighth Conversation in Jennifer McClellan, the series. who is also the Chair Hampton University President, Dr. William R. of the Virginia Dr. Harvey, was on hand to open the conversation Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. and welcome the guests to Hampton University. “The King Commission was created in 1992 to “You have come to our very historic campus at help keep Dr. King’s legacy and his work alive a very exciting time in our history. Last year, through programming that examines the issues Hampton celebrated its 150th anniversary and that he was working on, and how his work is my 40th service to this outstanding institution,” still relevant in contemporary issues today,” Dr. Harvey said. “Hampton clearly has a rich McClellan said. and deep history. One part of the history is Panelists for the discussion included Gaylene the many noteworthy visitors to our campus, Kaynoton, President, Hampton Branch including ten United States Presidents, and NAACP; Carter Phillips, Hampton University abolitionist Frederick Douglass who mitigated Commission; Rev. Dr. Calvin Sydnor, III, that he had been all over the world, but now that African Methodist Episcopal Church; Aman he had seen Hampton, he has seen the world.” Tune, political science student at Hampton Dr. Harvey went on to name a few other University; Dr. Sharon Campbell Waters, pool with Dr. King when he was attending Jo Ann Robinson, “said we need someone to famous individuals who visited Hampton member of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church college. “Tomorrow, the 27th of September, it chair the Transportation Committee and so my University, including Dr. King. “One of the during Dr. King’s tenure; and Robert Watson, would be 62 years ago that he came and spoke mother said, ‘he will,’ pointing to my father,” most internationally recognized visits to assistant professor of History for Hampton at the Memorial Chapel here at Hampton,” said Waters said. Her father was the one who secured Hampton was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., University. Watson. “Dr. King was familiar with Hampton the vehicles that would give people a means to who spoke twice during the Civil Rights before he came in 1956, and one of the major get to work since they would not be taking the Robert Watson, Hampton University assistant Movement, once in 1956 and once in 1962. reasons is that his mother went to school here. bus for this prepared one-day boycott. “The bus professor of history, had the chance to shoot His mother, Alberta Williams King, attended boycott lasted for 381 days,” Waters said. Hampton and was in the class of 1925 so he Gaylene Kaynoton, President, Hampton already knew some things about Hampton. He Branch NAACP spoke about where Hampton knew it was a great institution, so he understood is at today. “Everyone is doing something now, the importance of this institution and what we and they’re coming together. You think about all are striving to be.” what went on in the 1960s, that’s what’s going Dr. Sharon Campbell Waters shared a story on right now, this is your civil rights, to all the about the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama young folks in here, we’re just here to push you in 1955 that was sparked by the arrest of Rosa along,” Kaynoton said. “Now, no one is afraid, Parks, and which her parents were involved everyone is empowered and in Hampton we are in. Dr. King was asked to be President of the empowered. I see good things going forward Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA), for our next generation, and I see great things which led to the boycott. WPC President, happening right now.”

Hampton University Honors Two Alumni with Naming Ceremony of The Freeman & Jacqueline Hrabowski Student Success Center

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, Hampton “The Hrabowskis have given a seven figure gift Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President of University recognized the generosity of to this university and most recently a $100,000 UMBC since 1992, is a consultant on science Hampton University alums Dr. and Mrs. gift. They truly believe in giving back to their and math education to national agencies, Freeman Hrabowski with the naming and alma mater and I am just as pleased as I can universities, and school systems. He was named dedication ceremony of The Freeman and be that I could be in a position to recommend by President Obama to chair the President’s Jacqueline Hrabowski Student Success Center. to the board of trustees that we name this Advisory Commission on Educational The Hrabowski’s recently donated $100,000 building in their honor,” said President Dr. Excellence for African Americans. He also to their alma mater in tribute to Hampton William R. Harvey. “I want to let Freeman chaired the National Academies’ Committee University President Dr. William R. Harvey and Jacqueline know that the board voted that produced the report, Expanding and First Lady Norma B. Harvey’s 40 years of unanimously and once again we are honored.” Underrepresented Minority Participation: service. America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (2011). His 2013 TED talk Mrs. Jacqueline C. Hrabowski retired in 2009 highlights the “Four Pillars of College Success as Vice President of Corporate Community in Science.” Involvement at T. Rowe Price. Mrs. Hrabowski is currently an active community volunteer and “I give you words about choice from advocate of mentoring and child development philosopher Aristotle. He said, ‘Excellence initiatives. A trustee of the Abell Foundation, is never an accident. It is always the result of she is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Inc. She has execution; it represents the wise choice of received numerous awards, including being many alternatives.’ Then he said, and students named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. I want you to remember this, ‘Choice not chance determines destiny.’ Hampton, you “The Hampton experience made us feel very have chosen well because you always choose special. It prepared us to work hard, to give back The Hampton University Student Success Center helps new students navigate through their first year of college and excellence and for that, we will be forever and to let our lives do the singing. For that, we beyond with an Individual Plan for Academic Success (I-PASS). In addition to academic support, the center provides grateful,” said Dr. Hrabowski. are eternally grateful. I want to thank you for counseling, tutoring services and encourages fruitful engagement between students and faculty. A $600,000 grant this fantastic honor,” said Mrs. Hrabowski. from The Mellon Foundation funded the center. 4 • HAMPTONLIFE • OCTOBER 2018