Hampton University
Hampton University, alma mater of Dr. Booker T. Washington and Wanda Sykes, is a historic school founded in 1868. Originally designed for vocational education, it taught trades and industries to freedmen in the South. Notable alumni include MLK Jr.'s mother and NFL player Marcus Dixon. The university is now known for the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the largest cancer proton treatment center, and its revitalization of downtown Hampton, Virginia. It's commitment to Armstrong's legacy is showcased through vintage photographs.
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The alma mater of Dr. Booker T. Washington and Wanda Sykes, Hampton University has a fascinating history. It is located near Fort Monroe, on an arm of Hampton Roads. Founded in 1868 by Brig. Gen. Samuel Armstrong, it became the first permanent school for freedmen in the South. The school focused on industrial and normal education, teaching trades and industries. Some notable alumni include Dr. Booker T. Washington, Alberta Williams King (Martin Luther King Jr.'s mother), Marcus Dixon (NFL player), and Wanda Sykes (comedian and actress). Today, Hampton University is known for the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the largest cancer proton treatment center, and its dedication to revitalizing downtown Hampton, Virginia. Through vintage photographs, the university showcases its commitment to upholding Armstrong's legacy and looking towards the future.
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Subject: History
Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Publisher Date: 10/13/2014
Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.50 x 0.28
UPC: 9781467122146
Pages: 128
