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Founded in 1868 and based in Hampton, Virginia, Hampton University is a private, historically Black university. Go Pirates!

Meet Our Hampton University Student Ambassadors

Cydnie Williams-Ridley

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Jada Bussey

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Campus Cleanup: Bringing Students Together

On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, Hampton University’s Park Trust College Ambassadors hosted a stewardship outing on campus.

2025-2026 Outings

2024-2025 Outings

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Hampton University Adventuring at First Landing State Park

On Friday, April 25th, Cydnie and I kicked off an unforgettable weekend camping trip at the beautiful First Landing State Park.

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Earth Day Stewardship with Hampton College Ambassadors

On April 22, 2025, Brownies Outdoors came together for a great cause: cleaning Hampton University’s waterfront in celebration of Earth Day.

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Hampton University Students Dive Into Marine Biology

On Friday, October 4th, Cydnie and Jada hosted an exciting collaborative outing between their club, Brownies Outdoors, and the Eva C. Mitchell Childhood Development Center.

2024 Outings

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Hampton University Students Camping Adventure

Brownie’s Outdoor’s inaugural camping expedition at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach took place from April 5th to April 7th and was an enchanting adventure filled with joy and discovery.