Thursday 9 April 2015

Hampton University - University in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1868 by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the  American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. In 1878 it established a program for teaching Native Americans, which lasted until 1923.

Address: 100 E Queen St, Hampton, VA 23668, United States
Nickname            Pirates
Founder               Samuel C. Armstrong
Former names
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Hampton Institute
Motto"The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life"
EstablishedApril 1, 1868
TypePrivate, HBCU
Endowment$288 million
PresidentWilliam R. Harvey
Students5,000
LocationHampton, Virginia, United States
CampusSuburban, 250 acres (352.8 km²)
ColorsReflex Blue & White            
AthleticsNCAA Division I FCS
NicknamePirates
AffiliationsMEAC
MAISA
Websitewww.hamptonu.edu

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