<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://hamptonpirates.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Hampton University Athletics</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/rss.aspx?path=gen</link><description>Latest news items for Hampton University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://hamptonpirates.com/rss?path=gen" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Jim Heath To Be Inducted Into USCAA Hall Of Fame</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/1/general-jim-heath-to-be-inducted-into-uscaa-hall-of-fame.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/1/general-jim-heath-to-be-inducted-into-uscaa-hall-of-fame.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jim Heath - USCAA" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/1/1000008428.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (April 1, 2026) … It was announced this week that Hampton University Director of Strategic and Broadcast Communications Jim Heath is part of a five-member class of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Hall of Fame.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/1000008428.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/1000008428.jpg"><media:title>Jim Heath - USCAA</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/1000008428.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:41:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10325</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton’s Deputy Director of Athletics Alisha Tucker Honored</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/1/general-hamptons-deputy-director-of-athletics-alisha-tucker-honored.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/1/general-hamptons-deputy-director-of-athletics-alisha-tucker-honored.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tucker-MEAC-Guardians" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Tucker-MEAC-Award.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (April 1, 2026) … Hampton University Deputy Director of Athletics Alisha Tucker will be honored by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) with its inaugural Guardians of the Game Award. The award recognized individuals who have made a significant impact on the world of sports. The honorees will be celebrated at the MEAC Foundation Sneaker Ball on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Tucker-MEAC-Award.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Tucker-MEAC-Award.png"><media:title>Tucker-MEAC-Guardians</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/1/Tucker-MEAC-Award.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:32:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10324</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton University Takes Part in NCAA Common Ground Program</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/24/general-hampton-university-takes-part-in-ncaa-common-ground-program.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/24/general-hampton-university-takes-part-in-ncaa-common-ground-program.aspx</guid><category>General, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Common Ground" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Common_Ground.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (March 23, 2025) … Hampton University women's soccer student-athletes Chanel Azong and Evan-Nicole Whitaker along with Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development Kevarian Henry and Mental Health Specialist Vonchell Lewis participated in the NCAA's Common Ground program in Indianapolis, Ind. at the NCAA national office.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Common_Ground.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Common_Ground.png"><media:title>Common Ground</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Common_Ground.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10307</s:story_id></item><item><title>CAA Honors 171 Hampton Student-Athletes On Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/20/general-caa-honors-171-hampton-student-athletes-on-commissioners-academic-honor-roll.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/20/general-caa-honors-171-hampton-student-athletes-on-commissioners-academic-honor-roll.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis, Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Softball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CAA Honor Roll" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (March 20, 2026) ... A total of 171 Hampton University student-athletes were cited by the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for academic achievement as members of the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2025 Fall semester.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png"><media:title>CAA Honor Roll</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/20/CAA_Honor_Roll.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10294</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chi Alpha Sigma Honors 26 Hampton Student-Athletes</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/19/general-chi-alpha-sigma-honors-26-hampton-student-athletes.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/19/general-chi-alpha-sigma-honors-26-hampton-student-athletes.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis, Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Softball, General, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Triathlon, Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Chi Alpha Sigma - 2026" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/19/Modular_Series_2_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (March 20, 2026) … A total of 26 Hampton University student-athletes were honored with induction into Chi Alpha Sigma, one of the highest academic honors a student-athletes can achieve, in ceremonies on March 16, 2025.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/Modular_Series_2_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/Modular_Series_2_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg"><media:title>Chi Alpha Sigma - 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/19/Modular_Series_2_-_Quick_Hitter_-_Landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:38:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10286</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nominations for Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame Sought</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/9/general-nominations-for-hampton-university-athletics-hall-of-fame-sought.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/9/general-nominations-for-hampton-university-athletics-hall-of-fame-sought.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Halloffame" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Hall_of_Fame_1920x1080.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (March 9, 2026) … Nominations are being sought for the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The public is encouraged to nominate deserving individual(s) to be considered for induction into the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame. The nomination form can be completed by going to hamptonpirates.com, then clicking on Hampton Athletics and then Hall of Fame.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Hall_of_Fame_1920x1080.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Hall_of_Fame_1920x1080.jpeg"><media:title>Halloffame</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Hall_of_Fame_1920x1080.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:35:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10270</s:story_id></item><item><title>Donate to Tickets for Troops</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/6/general-donate-to-tickets-for-troops.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/6/general-donate-to-tickets-for-troops.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Salute" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Tickets_for_Troops_1920x1080.jpeg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (March 5, 2026) … Hampton University Athletics is proud to support our military community through Tickets for Troops. A $100 donation will allow a military member and their family to attend all the CAA Tournament games this weekend at Carefirst Arena in Washington, D.C.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Tickets_for_Troops_1920x1080.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Tickets_for_Troops_1920x1080.jpeg"><media:title>Salute</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Tickets_for_Troops_1920x1080.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 09:27:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10260</s:story_id></item><item><title>Record 259 Hampton Student-Athletes Earn Dean’s List Recognition</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/1/14/general-record-259-hampton-student-athletes-earn-deans-list-recognition.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/1/14/general-record-259-hampton-student-athletes-earn-deans-list-recognition.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Tennis, Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Men/Women's Sailing, Softball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Triathlon, Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fall 2025 Academics" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 14, 2026) … Hampton University has long been acclaimed as one of the nation's top academic institutions. That long tradition of success in the classroom continued during the Fall, 2025 semester for Pirate student-athletes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg"><media:title>Fall 2025 Academics</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/14/Fall_GPA_Recognition_1920x1080.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10145</s:story_id></item><item><title>Pirates Announce 2025-26 Kids Club</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/10/general-pirates-announce-2025-26-kids-club.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/11/10/general-pirates-announce-2025-26-kids-club.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kids Club Release-2025" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Website_Banner_-_Hampton_Pirates_Kids_Club_25-26__1920_x_1080_px_.png" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 10, 2025) … Hampton University Athletics is thrilled to announce the return of the Hampton Pirates Kids' Club for the 2025–2026 season! Membership is open to all children ages 12 and under. The Kids' Club gives young Pirates exclusive access to special perks, events, and experiences all season long.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Website_Banner_-_Hampton_Pirates_Kids_Club_25-26__1920_x_1080_px_.png" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Website_Banner_-_Hampton_Pirates_Kids_Club_25-26__1920_x_1080_px_.png"><media:title>Kids Club Release-2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Website_Banner_-_Hampton_Pirates_Kids_Club_25-26__1920_x_1080_px_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10060</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hampton Athletics Administrators to Participate in FCS Athletic Director’s Fellows Program</title><link>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/10/31/general-hampton-athletics-administrators-to-participate-in-fcs-athletic-directors-fellows-program.aspx</link><guid>https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/10/31/general-hampton-athletics-administrators-to-participate-in-fcs-athletic-directors-fellows-program.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Fellows Post" src="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/31/FELLOWSJPG.jpg" /><br /><br />HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 31, 2025) … Hampton University Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr. and Deputy Director of Athletics Derrick Price have been selected to participate in the FCS Athletic Directors Association Fellows Program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/FELLOWSJPG.jpg" /><media:content url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/FELLOWSJPG.jpg"><media:title>Fellows Post</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://hamptonpirates.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/31/FELLOWSJPG.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:17:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10045</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>