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 * Hampton University** is a [|historically black university] located in [|Hampton, Virginia], [|United States] fromly known as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. In the early days, support for the Institute came from the Freedman's Bureau, Northern philanthropists and religious groups, with the first classroom building erected in 1870. The first baccalaureate degrees were awarded in 1922. On July 1, 1930 the school's name was changed to Hampton Institute, reflecting college-level accreditation. In 1984, Hampton's Board of Trustees formally adopted a university structure and changed the name to Hampton University, which today represents the unparalleled standard of excellence in American higher education.

Information: http://www.hamptonu.edu/about/heritage.cfm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_University

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