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NSU’s Celebration Bowl hopes fade; Hampton University still seeks elusive CAA win • Nov. 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

Virginia Tech rolls to season-opening win against Coppin State, Hampton University falls to Georgia Tech • Nov. 4, 2026, 8:42 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

College basketball preview: Hampton University men seek a CAA breakthrough with 12 newcomers • Nov. 2, 2026, 9:55 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

College basketball preview: Hampton University women hope fresh roster fuels another step forward • Nov. 1, 2026, 4:05 PM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton University set to unveil $3.2M upgrades at Armstrong Stadium • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

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Also Known As	Hampton Institute • Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Areas Of Involvement	African Americans • Land-grant universities
Notable Alumni	Robert Sengstacke Abbott • Mary Jackson
Related People	Tony Brown

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