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P A R T I I I
More U.S. Army Cadet
Command Hall of Fame
honorees than any other
ROTC nationwide.
Hampton University ROTC: Forging Leaders of Character
Hampton’s Army and Navy ROTC programs are models of
leadership and service, preparing future officers through
mentorship and partnership.
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Philanthropic Support: Hampton University Rocks Inc. awarded
its first scholarship to Cadet Lynnette Smith ‘25.
Student Impact: 39 cadets participated in the Professional
Development Panel Discussion featuring Army and Navy
leaders.
Alumni Engagement: Hampton inducted more U.S. Army
Cadet Command Hall of Fame honorees than any other ROTC
institution nationwide.
Community Impact: The Navy ROTC consortium, spanning Old
Dominion, Norfolk State, and Regent University, offers shared
training and leadership opportunities.
These programs exemplify Hampton’s commitment to service,
mentorship, and excellence in leadership development.
Cadet Lynnette Smith ‘25
Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences: Building a Network for Future Scientists
The Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (APS) exemplifies how strong
alumni and faculty partnerships create pathways for discovery and engagement.
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Student Impact: Graduate students participated in
research symposia, judged local science fairs, and
mentored K–12 students during STEM Nights.
Faculty Contributions: Faculty secured
collaborative grants across departments and
expanded student research opportunities.
Innovative Programs: Partnerships allowed
students to attend national conferences such as
the Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC)
and the National Medical Association Conference.
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Alumni Engagement: APS alumni
remain deeply involved, helping
students secure internships and
positions at NASA and leading
research institutions.
Through collaboration and
mentorship, APS continues to
expand Hampton’s footprint in
the sciences and demonstrates
readiness for philanthropic
investment.
Launching future scientists! Students from
the Department of Atmospheric and Planetary
Sciences prepare a weather balloon for launch.
This hands-on research experience provides
practical job training and prepares students
for successful careers with agencies like NASA
and NOAA.
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