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Hampton University to Pay the Outstanding Balances of Continuing Undergraduate Students Recognizing that many Hampton said Dr. Harvey. “All of us have been Students who are eligible for this relief will University students and their families through a horrendous experience over receive correspondence which outlines the have experienced financial hardships the last year and a half as we adjusted steps that they must take in order to have due to the pandemic, Dr. William R. to living in the midst of the world-wide the funds applied to their account from Harvey, Hampton University President, COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the Dean Angela Boyd. has announced the University is providing entire pandemic, Hampton University has This is the latest example of Hampton this fall. In May, Hampton University assistance to its returning students by remained steadfast in making decisions University assisting its student body announced it was providing each graduate utilizing funds received from the Federal based on what we believed to be in the best financially in response to the COVID- in the Class of 2020 and the Class of Relief Act. Hampton University will interest of our students, faculty, and staff. 19 pandemic. In April of 2020, Dr. 2021, who has a federal student loan, the pay the outstanding balances owed by We always put the health and safety of the and Mrs. Harvey made a $100,000 sum of $500 toward repayment of that continuing undergraduate students who entire Hampton community above all else. matching donation of their own money loan. These payments were sent directly were enrolled at the end of the Spring 2021. Although we are not out of the woods to a $100,000 gift from the Andrew to the U.S. Department of Education yet, things are much better than they were “It is our hope that these funds will W. Mellon Foundation to provide each loan servicer that was the holder of the during the early days of the pandemic. We assist our students in continuing their on-campus student $100 to assist with student loan. Those students who did not are excited to welcome students back to Hampton experience and enjoying a travel costs to retrieve their belongings have student loans were reimbursed their campus for the 2021-2022 academic year.” seamless transition back to campus, “ from campus or to return to school in graduation fee of $150. Hampton University Receives $75,000 Preservation Grant to Sustain Historic Mural Housed on Campus The Hampton University Museum is will receive $75,000 and historical figures, such as Nat Turner from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and Denmark Vesey. White also celebrated to assist with the preservation of Charles White’s historic Marian Anderson, George Washington 1943 mural “The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy Carver, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, in America.” The grant will be utilized to install an HVAC and Booker T. Washington, a graduate of system in Clarke Hall, home of the mural. The system Hampton. will help maintain an environment for the mural’s future Noted artists John Biggers, Samella Lewis, and conservation. Persis Jennings recalled being models, mixing “Many thanks to the African American Cultural Heritage paints, and cracking the “100” eggs while Action Fund for its investment and commitment to protect serving as student assistants. and restore significant African American historic sites,” said Born 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, White studied Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Art “This grant not only preserves the rich heritage of “The Museum is Students League of New York, and the Taller de Grafica Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in America,” but recognized as Popular in Mexico. His works are in major museums and it ensures that future generations of Hampton University a steward of an private collections nationally and internationally. In 1972, students and campus visitors are able to remember, learn irreplaceable Charles White was honored as the third African American about and honor those who came before them.” collection of artist elected as a full member of the National Academy places important After visiting colleges in the South, White chose Hampton of Design. In 2018, Charles White: A Retrospective, in Black culture Institute as the site to create a mural that positively celebrated the career of this influential American artist. and American portrayed African Americans. He painted the 11’ x 17’ egg “I am extremely pleased to receive this funding from the history. The tempera mural on the plaster surface of the wall in Clark 2021 Cultural Heritage Action Fund,” said Dr. Vanessa Action Fund is Hall’s Wainwright Auditorium. In 1943, the space was Thaxton-Ward, Director of Hampton University Museum the largest preservation effort ever undertaken to support the campus YMCA and the center of campus activity and and Archives. “First of all the importance of African the longevity of African American historic sites. This year’s would gain the most visibility. American landmarks are receiving the support and grants will help preserve and restore 40 important Black Hampton’s mural is one of White’s earliest public art recognition long overlooked and secondly, this helps us to landmarks around the country. commissions and the only one painted on a wall and not gain traction on our goal to protect the mural by creating The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, MacKenzie Scott, canvas. The important theme of the mural is as relevant a museum-like approach. I am willing to continue to work and other funders allowed The Action Fund to double their as it was when White resisted the stereotypes depicted of towards gaining financial support for the preservation of grant-making efforts this year. Since July 2018, The Action African Americans. He focused on themes like African this important commentary on American history.” Fund has invested $7.3 million in 105 preservation projects American resistance as portrayed by Crispus Attucks and As a 40 Action Fund grantee, the Hampton University nationwide. others who battled in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars Hampton University Alumnae Wins Pharrell Williams HBCU Competition, Receiving $250,000 to support her Cosmetics Company and $75,000 for her Alma Mater Hampton University alumnae Kadidja That’s a fact. Hampton is known for $250,000 and $100,000. All 34 finalists my mentors through the program provides Dosso has been named the inaugural producing leaders and champions across a will receive at least $15,000. a different perspective and a different HBCU grand prize winner through wide spectrum of disciplines — business, area of expertise. Fundamentally, all of “To me, winning the Black Ambition Black Ambition, a contest established science, the arts, and journalism, to name my mentors believe in me and my dream HBCU Inaugural Grand Prize means by Grammy Award-winning, Hampton a few. We are grateful to Hampton which is most important. It’s extremely that I have the opportunity to inspire Roads native Pharrell Williams. Dosso will Roads native and Grammy Award winner important to be seen and acknowledged others to chase their dreams no receive $250,000 to support her company Pharrell Williams for his commitment to as a Black female owner in the majorly matter what obstacles they face,” said Dosso Beauty and Hampton University is the next generation of entrepreneurs— Korean and White male-owned industry Dosso. “This prize not only provides receiving an unrestricted $75,000 grant as encouraging them to ‘Dream No Small of ethnic hair care. My mentors pour a substantial amount of funding for the HBCU affiliated with the top-scoring Dreams.’” love, advice, and confidence into me me to be able to scale and grow my venture. while giving me the reassurance that I am The Black Ambition program is aimed business, but it has also afforded me walking in my purpose!” “It gives me great pleasure to congratulate at students and graduates of historically the opportunity to make invaluable and celebrate two Hampton alumni Black colleges and universities and connections with mentors, investors, Dosso credits Hampton University and who have won Pharrell Williams’ “Black provides money to support entrepreneurs potential partners, and peers who are on the James T. George School of Business Ambition HBCU Prize.” This is yet seeking solutions to the problems in the same journey of entrepreneurship as I for instilling both the business acumen and another example of the high caliber of their communities. Since launching in am. Winning this grand prize is life- the courage to follow her dreams. entrepreneurial talent that is cultivated December, Black Ambition received more changing for me, my family’s legacy, and “Hampton has prepared me structurally here daily – at our Home by the Sea,” than 1,700 applications, and 34 finalists my community.” to understand the fundamentals of said Hampton University President Dr. were selected. Other teams took home Dosso is a 2017 Hampton University business and has built my confidence William R. Harvey. “I am a strong believer graduate with a degree in business tremendously,” said Dosso. “In the in nurturing students who want to forge “Hampton has prepared me administration from the James T. George School of Business, I learned how to their own paths in business ownership School of Business. Her company, sharpen my soft skills, to speak publicly and the Dosso Beauty Team has done structurally to understand the Dosso Beauty, sells cosmetic products with confidence and conviction and how just that—— led by Kadidja Dosso, CEO fundamentals of business and has such as pre-stretched, hypoallergenic to build the framework of my business. and founder from the class of 2017 and braiding hair, makeup bags, shampoos, I often return to a business plan that I Oshae Moore, built my confidence tremendously” and conditioners. Dosso has immediate put together for a final project my junior social strategy —Kadidja Dosso plans to utilize the prize money as well as year in Dr. Rose’s personal finance class, manager who learn from business experts via the Black entitled “Building the Dosso Organic served as our Ambition Prize mentorship program. Beauty Empire,” to return to the root 2021 senior of why I began Dosso Beauty. I began class president. “Initially I plan to build the business out the company to provide Black-owned The road to to truly tap into our global presence,” said organic and cruelty-free products to building your Dosso. “With that, we will be procuring a the world. Thanks to Dr. Ruby Beale, own enterprise warehouse, more full-time staff, fulfillment I was fortunate enough to participate is not easy, but contracts, and more community outreach. and place high rankings in various case this win is proof Sankofa is a key Twi term (West African) study competitions across the country, that if you are that means “Reach back while climbing which attributes to my presentation skills dedicated and willing to put in forward.” It is pivotal that I provide and ability to be an effective storyteller. the work, the reward is great. opportunities for other young and budding Reading The Art of War by Sun Tzu in The Black Ambition Prize is entrepreneurs who are seeking to build Dr. Francisco Coronell’s class has helped a big step toward recognizing a business who have no idea of where to me to master the art of negotiation and and investing in the next begin nor have the resources to do so.” how to create valuable relationships. wave of great minds who are ‘I have connected with 5 mentors through Lastly, in the words of Dr. Ziette Hayes, products of HBCUs. I often the Black Ambition Prize network I learned that my network would be my pose the question, ‘What do who have changed my mindset and the net-worth and this has been proven true you call a Hampton grad in 10 trajectory in which Dosso Beauty can go, time and time again.” years?’ The answer is ‘Boss.’ thrive, and expand,” said Dosso. Each of

Hampton University to Raise Campus Minimum Wage to $13.00 Per Hour

As Hampton University prepares for what times,” said Dr. Harvey. “It is our hope and gave all faculty and staff a 2% pay it hopes to be a “traditional” academic that this increase will be of assistance to our increase, effective January 1, 2021, as well year, Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton hourly employees.” as a $200 Christmas bonus and a $25 gift University’s President, is recognizing for the much anticipated and celebrated This is the latest example of Hampton the hard work of the university’s hourly annual turkey give-a-way. Dr. Harvey University assisting its workforce in employees by increasing the campus announced in February the distribution response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the University increased its minimum wage to $13.00 per hour, as of of bonus checks to select members of the At the onset of the pandemic, it was minimum wage on July 1, 2019, to $10.00 July 1, 2021. Hampton University workforce. Based on announced that annual faculty and staff per hour and to $12.00 per hour on March current employees’ annual salaries ($50,000 “Increasing the University’s minimum raises would not occur. However, due to 1, 2020. Hampton University’s minimum or less), specific individuals received either wage is Hampton’s way of continuing to the charitable gifts that Hampton has wage is $5.75 above the national minimum a $125 or $250 bonus. In March, Dr. thank everyone for their good work and received from others during these trying wage of $7.25 per hour and $3.50 Harvey announced an additional raise of supporting them during these difficult times, Dr. Harvey reversed that decision above the Commonwealth of Virginia’s up to 5% to all employees with an annual minimum wage of $9.50 per hour. contract for the 2021-2022 academic year. 2 • HAMPTONLIFE • JULY/AUGUST 2021 Hampton University Receives the 2021 PEMS Special Recognition Award for its work in providing a Community Vaccination Clinic and Mobile Vaccination Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic Hampton University Receives the 2021 PEMS Norfolk, VA. Winners will be presented with a trophy and Special Recognition Award for its work in providing a a certificate signed by the Governor. Community Vaccination Clinic and Mobile Vaccination “I am thankful to President Dr. William R. Harvey for Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic his vision for the COVID-19 clinic and mobile unit and Hampton University (HU) has been chosen by the entrusting us to execute the plans,” said Dr. Michelle Peninsulas Emergency Medical Services (PEMS) Penn-Marshall, Hampton University Vice President Council’s EMS Awards Committee to receive the for Research, Associate Provost, Dean of the Graduate 2021 PEMS Special Recognition Award for its work in College. “I am truly grateful to my colleagues, who are providing a Community Vaccination Clinic and Mobile pharmacists and nurses, who were willing to serve the Vaccination Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic. community by using their credentials, talents, and time. provide emergency medical services in the PEMS region I am also thankful to the Hampton University technology “Thank you to the Peninsulas Emergency Medical Services (Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and Northern Neck). team, Hampton University Police Department, buildings Council for recognizing the tremendous impact made and grounds staff, media team, the Director of the by both the Hampton University Community COVID- “Hampton University’s service to local, regional, and Convocation Center. I am thankful for the mobile unit’s 19 Vaccination Clinic and the Hampton University statewide EMS system development has contributed to clinic community engagement coordinator who has a huge Mobile Vaccination Clinic on our local community,” the health, safety, and well-being of literally thousands heart for all people. I also thank the Virginia Department said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University of citizens and visitors, including many of the region’s of Health (VDH) and the Riverside Health System for President. “Serving the community is central to Hampton most vulnerable,” said Executive Director of the PEMS assisting us with training and helping to set up the clinics.” University’s overall mission. The Hampton University Council, Inc. “On behalf of the President of the PEMS Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and the Council, Julia Glover, the entire Board of Directors, On March 1, Hampton University unveiled its new mobile Hampton University Mobile Vaccination Clinic have the staff of the Council, and the entire PEMS region, testing and vaccination unit that provides COVID-19 successfully vaccinated more than 1,200 citizens across the I congratulate you on your achievement and thank you screenings and vaccinations to citizens in underserved Hampton Roads region and taken us another step toward for your contributions to the continued development areas of Hampton Roads. HU has been extremely active ending the pandemic. I am pleased that our faculty, staff, and implementation of an efficient, effective regional in the Hampton Roads Community. Hampton University and students continue to make an impact in the lives of emergency medical services delivery system.” has hosted several community COVID-19 vaccination those we call our neighbors.” Recipients of this year’s regional awards will have the and testing clinics through partnerships with the Hispanic Resource Center of Coastal Virginia, St. Marks The 2021 Regional EMS awards recognize the chance to compete for the prestigious 2021 Governor’s Missionary Baptist Church, the Virginia Department of outstanding achievements and notable work of EMS Awards, which will be announced November 6, Health as well as Riverside Health Systems. individuals, agencies, organizations, and facilities that 2021, at the 41st Annual Virginia EMS Symposium in Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Graduates Selected for ESPN NEXT, Leadership Development Program Hampton University assignments, explore different areas of ESPN, and work The program will expose ESPN NEXT Pods: Scripps Howard School with a diverse group of people to ensure inclusivity. production assistants to of Journalism and different areas of content College Sports “This program is the first step toward me reaching my Communications Graduates through two rotations in the dream job,” said McLean. “I always had this picture of Daytime Entertainment Selected for ESPN NEXT, program’s seven pods (listed what and where I wanted to be. Even though the job title Event Leadership Development right). Each pod is home to may have evolved over time, the where has always been Program various studio shows and live NFL ESPN!” events. Production assistants Hampton University Scripps International & “Being accepted into the ESPN Next program means will learn everything they need Howard School of Journalism Deportes the world to me,” said Burns II. “Seeing Stan Verrett to know in order to grow as and Communications 2020 and Stephen A. Smith and the late great Stuart Scott on storytellers and leaders. In SportsCenter at Night graduates Roderick McLean and LeVord (Lee) Burns II ESPN has always given me a passion to work in sports addition, they will be exposed Storytelling have been named members of the 2021 ESPN NEXT media. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to work at to the larger business through production cohort. ESPN NEXT is the 18-month ESPN. Seeing all of my hard work over the years pay off workshops and a project focusing on ESPN priorities. leadership development program for young professionals, early in my career is truly a blessing!” a recognized worldwide leader in sports. The program is ESPN NEXT is located in Bristol, CT. Participants have designed to develop production assistants into ESPN’s the potential to move to other offices after completing next generation of leaders. the program. Those locations include the SEC/ACC Network in Charlotte, NC; Longhorn Network in Austin “Hampton University continues to produce the best and TX and ESPN LA Production Center in Los Angeles the brightest students. We look forward to the success of CA. Although this is a program based on content, ESPN Mr. McLean and Mr. Burns II as recent graduates of our Next has also seen its employees move into other areas of ‘Home by the Sea,’” said Hampton University President, ESPN as well as join the Walt Disney Company. Dr. William R. Harvey. “The Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications continues to produce “The Scripps Howard family is very grateful to ESPN ethical and competitive leaders who are equipped NEXT for availing this extraordinary production to practice excellence and innovation in multimedia opportunity to Roderick and Lee,” said B. Da’Vida technology while adhering to the core principles of Plummer, Dean of the Scripps Howard School of journalism and communications.” Journalism and Communications. “Roderick and Lee are top media content creators who will shine as ESPN The program is based upon three pillars: leadership, NEXT ‘fellows’ generating content that will be viewed exploration, and diversity. It provides employees a across the globe.” chance to network with leaders, lead in their everyday Roderick McLean LeVord (Lee) Burns II HAMPTONLIFE • JULY/AUGUST 2021 • 3 Hampton University Announces Hampton University NONPROFIT ORG. P.O. Box 6446 U.S. POSTAGE Hampton, Virginia 23668 PAID New Partnership with JetBlue HAMPTON, VA University is excited to announce a new aviation college PERMIT NO. 73 partnership with JetBlue as part of their students, allowing University Gateway Program, becoming students to enter just the ninth institution to partner with the pathway JetBlue and the first Historically Black program with College or University (HBCU) to do so. a conditional job offer as a Hampton University is proud to partner first officer with with JetBlue for this collaborative effort JetBlue. designed to grow and develop aviation students into future first officers with Hampton JetBlue through their rigorous training University’s program,” said Dr. William R. Harvey, Department of Aviation offers bachelor’s President of Hampton University. “The programs in Air Traffic Control, Aviation JetBlue University Gateway Program shares Management, Airport Administration, Hampton University’s Department of and Flight Education as well as a minor in Aviation’s mission to prepare our students Aviation Management. for meaningful aviation careers and instill in The Department of Aviation in the School them a strong sense of social awareness and of Engineering and Technology provides responsibility.” students with preparation for a variety of This program allows Flight Education careers in aviation. Combined with a strong majors to apply and interview for a First liberal arts background, the aviation program Officer pilot position with JetBlue, while still prepares students to participate in building enrolled at Hampton University. Students the future of the aviation industry. The Hampton Life (Vol. 13 Issue 7) must meet the program requirements, Department also prepares its students to be is published monthly by including but not limited to background professionals by demonstrating the value of checks, drug tests, 3.0 or higher GPA, and life-long learning through research projects Hampton University in the serving as a certified flight instructor. and the value of service to the University, Office of University Relations. aviation profession, and community. Contributors: “The JetBlue University Gateway Hampton University’s Department Program is a great benefit for everyone Matthew White, Glenn Knight, of Aviation is the only one of the 105 involved in this partnership. It is based on B. Da’Vida Plummer, Alexis Brower Historically Black Colleges and Universities Hampton University’s strong accreditation, in America with a Federal Aviation concentrated studies and, of course, the Administration-approved ATCI program. highly motivated and accomplished students sense of social awareness and responsibility partnership with United Airlines to identify in the Department of Aviation,” said Dr. The Department of Aviation is committed to the public. The Department of Aviation and recruit top talent into United’s Aviate Michael Oakes, Assistant Professor in the to providing a high-quality aviation has established itself as a high quality Academy. In July, a team of six aviation Flight Education program. “Having this education for all its students. Faculty Bachelor of Science degree program with students finished in the top 3 of the Federal gateway program still requires hard work, but are actively involved in advancing the a national reputation for outstanding Aviation Administration’s Smart Airport it is an extraordinary opportunity to begin a aviation community as a whole. They graduates. Challenge. The students developed a meaningful aviation career upon graduation.” strive to prepare students for meaningful concept that could change the way runway aviation careers within government and the In April, the Hampton University JetBlue’s University Gateway Program is inspections are carried out at airports across aerospace industry and to instill a strong Department of Aviation announced a new the longest-running pathway program for the nation. Hampton University Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Awarded 2021 Gold Chapter Honors The National recognizing our student commitment to approximately 20,000 hours of chapter NSSLHA Advisor and Assistant Professor Student Speech serving the larger community.” members’ time in the Hampton University Department of Language Hearing Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Efforts made by the NSSLHA Chapter at “I am especially proud that the students Association Hampton University helped the National were able to host their first annual student “I’m so proud of the Hampton University (National NSSLHA) NSSLHA: conference, donate $300 to the American NSSHLA chapter! They demonstrated has awarded the Speech–Language–Hearing Association dedication and commitment this year. NSSLHA Chapter at Increase awareness of communication Foundation and support the Downtown They made it their priority to build the Hampton University sciences and disorders (CSD) on more Hampton Child Development Center, all HU NSSHLA community and participate with 2021 Gold Chapter Honors. than 135 local college campuses and while being virtual! This year our president in community outreach!” said Mrs. Shana communities across the country—primarily “Congratulations to the members of the Gabrielle Howard, graduating senior, Matthew NSSLHA Co-Advisor and through virtual platforms NSSLHA Chapter at Hampton University! did an excellent job of working with her Clinical Education Coordinator in the It is wonderful to see our students Increase advocacy efforts by sending more executive board and inspiring them to get Hampton University Department of continue to follow the Department of than 9,500 letters to state and federal the job done,” said Dr. Jessica Sullivan, Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Communicative Sciences and Disorders’ legislators National NSSLHA Chapter Honors are mission of preparing students to meet awarded to affiliated NSSLHA chapters the needs of children and adults with Provide scholarships to students in that demonstrate an outstanding effort to communication impairments in a changing CSD programs by contributing more support National NSSLHA’s mission to multicultural society,” said Dr. William R. than $24,000 to the ASH Foundation’s inspire, empower, and support students Harvey, Hampton University President. NSSLHA Scholarship in communicative sciences and disorders “Thanks to the National Student Speech Support CSD-related organizations programs. Language Hearing Association for by donating more than $64,000 and

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