


Government Shutdown May Impact HU Funding
The government shutdown could significantly impact Hampton University students, staff, and faculty, particularly those using government-reliant funding such as academic research grants or work-study positions.

Hampton University Observes 2025 Wellness Day
Students create their own definition of self-care during Hampton University’s campus wide wellness day this year. On the first Monday of October in the fall semester, Hampton University dedicates a day campus-wide to promote student relaxation and positive mental health practices.

MAGA Group ‘BLEXIT’ releases hbcu tour
Hampton University joins the latest of historically black colleges that “BLEXIT”plans visits in an effort to recruit young black students to their MAGA campaign.

Privacy Concerns Arise After Student’s Leaked information
Students received a campuswide email from Pirate Notification regarding the transport of a first-year student to Sentara Careplex Hospital by Hampton fire and rescue on the evening of September 23. The email included the students first and last name, residence hall, and hospital, raising concerns about privacy at Hampton University.

HU Senior Receives Naval Contract After Surviving Plane Crash
Ashton Burton, a Hampton Senior enrolled with Rick Aviation in Newport News, earned a naval contract for aviation after surviving a plane crash.