ABOUT US
Hampton University, founded in 1868, is a truly remarkable institution — one that delivers a world-class education while instilling in its graduates a lifelong commitment to serving others. The National Hampton Alumni Association (NHAA), Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that works hand-in-hand with the University to support fundraising, recruitment, and public relations efforts. At its core, the NHAA exists to strengthen the bond between Hampton University and its alumni, current students, parents, and friends — all united in the mission of providing an exceptional education for generations to come.
The Long Island Chapter of the NHAA, Inc. has been proudly carrying that mission forward in the Long Island and Queens communities for over 70 years. Organized in 1954, our chapter was founded by Eloise and Alton Burnett, Bobbie Croslin, Theodore Bethea, Gertrude Odom, Barbara Fleming, Fred and Lucille Lane, Thelma Hughes, Louis Childs, Vada Jennings, Ethel Mason, and John Patterson, Sr. — with Theodore Croslin serving as our first President. These visionary founding members laid a strong foundation, demonstrating that the spirit of service learned at Hampton doesn't end at graduation — it only grows stronger.
OUR VISION
To be a thriving, engaged Hampton University alumni chapter in the New York metropolitan area — a vibrant community that connects and empowers alumni, champions the success of current and incoming students, and proudly serves the communities of Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties in the true Hampton tradition of service and excellence.
WHAT WE DO
Our chapter is committed to serving our alumni across Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn — creating meaningful opportunities to reconnect, strengthen bonds, and carry the Hampton spirit forward together.
OUR COMMUNITY
The Long Island Chapter proudly represents Hampton University across Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties — building meaningful connections within our communities, investing in the success of local students, and ensuring that the excellence and Pirate pride of our beloved HU shines bright right here at home.
Hampton University:
The Standard of Excellence
Hampton University is nestled along the banks of the Virginia Peninsula, near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations.