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OCTOBER 2018 Hampton University Recognized as Top School in Several Publications Hampton University 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 African Americans 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 Virginia 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 Tim Kaine and Corey Stewart Participate in Two Town Halls at Hampton University and Liberty University 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 United States 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 Robert Hurt, 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.