Hampton University Marks the Beginning of a New Academic Year with the 80th Opening Convocation

On Sunday, October 1, at 10 AM, Hampton University reached its 80th Opening Convocation in the Convocation Center on campus. During this momentous occasion, the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, was the keynote speaker.

“Hampton University is honored to welcome Chief Justice Goodwyn to our Home by the Sea,” said Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams. “His renown as a man with a heart of service, Chief Justice Goodwyn is a remarkable example of leadership, an unyielding commitment to excellence, and an uncommon dedication to public service to which our students and all in attendance may aspire.”

Students, Faculty, and Staff members were all donned in their prestigious regalia as they proceeded into convocation full of pomp and circumstance. Hampton University proudly welcomes its newest and largest cohort of young scholars since 2016 and their families and friends. Many students stopped to take photos with their classmates to mark the beginning of the last stretch of their undergraduate experience, one they will never forget.

The Hampton University Choir, led by Mr. Omar Dickenson, sang the harmonious tunes of “The Battle of Jericho,” which received a resounding applause during the ceremony.

In true Hampton fashion, the Opening Convocation ended with everyone singing our beloved Alma Mater and sheer joy.