HAMPTON, Va. (July 10, 2026) … Tickets for the 2026 Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony are on sale now. Tickets for the special event are $125 each or $800 for a table of eight. The exclusive ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28 at the Convocation Center. A social hour will commence at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and induction ceremony. To purchase your tickets, https://hamptonpirates.evenue.net/events/SE
 
The distinguished Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes: Gareth Bonds (football), Ce'Aira Brown (women's track & field), Art Carrington (men's tennis), James Carter (men's track & field), LaShondra Dixon (women's basketball), Dr. Herman Neilson (director of athletics, coach, health & physical education chair) and Lucien Reeberg (football). Dr. Ollie Bowman (Faculty Athletic Representative, CIAA President, Dean of Admissions and booster) will be inducted as the Lifetime Achievement honoree and the 1984-85 women's basketball championship team will be recognized as the Team of Distinction.

Induction into the Hall of Fame represents one of the highest honors bestowed by Hampton Athletics. The induction of nine new members this year will bring the total number of honorees enshrined in the Athletics Hall of Fame to 58.