Abigail Spanberger to be Virginia's Next Governor: New Path for Democrats
Abigail Spanberger was elected the First Female Governor of Virginia during the 2025 Gubernatorial election, scoring Democrat victories alongside Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Virginia Redistricting Plan to Move Forward; GOP Enraged
Virginia Democrats in the House of Delegates plan to counter aggressive Republican Gerrymandering in other states by drawing a new congressional map.
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.
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.