Courtesy of Hampton University
Hampton University President-Elect Darrell K. Williams and Mrs. Myra Richardson Williams were the guests of honor at a reception organized by The Friends of Hampton University to celebrate his impending installation as Hampton’s 13th president. The event successfully raised $60,000 ($25,000 from Alfred Street Baptist Church) in support of the Character Matters Scholarship and campus ministries.
Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. and Craig Dickenson, owners of The St. James, a 450,000 square-foot health club in Springfield VA, and 1983 Hampton graduate Pleasant S. Broadnax, III, Esq. hosted the event. Others in attendance included Hampton University alumni, current and incoming students, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as well as friends and members of the Williams’ family.
“On behalf of Hampton University and our students, I want to thank Kendrick and Craig, as the owners of the St. James, and alumnus Pleasant Broadnax for planning and organizing this wonderful event,” said President Williams. “These funds will go toward delivering the number one student experience in America.”
Hampton University established the Character Matters Scholarship during the 2021-2022 academic year to recognize students who demonstrate good character traits. As a result, the University now awards 100, first-time freshman a $10,000 renewable scholarship. Admitted freshmen in financial need may submit an essay on the topic How I Have Demonstrated Excellence in Character to apply for the scholarship. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor that addresses their demonstrated good character. For more information on applying for the 2023-24 academic year scholarship, contact the Hampton University Office of Admission.
During The Friends of Hampton University event, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church, pledged $25,000 to Hampton University campus ministries, which brought the total raised to $60,000. Those funds were presented to the President and First Lady on July 2 at Alfred Street Baptist Church.
