(PR Newswire) — In partnership with Cox Business and Cox Channel 11, Hampton University has produced a new television show called “The View from Hampton U.” The public affairs program features weekly news, talk, and reality show elements about Hampton University, based in Hampton, Virginia. The show debuts September 1 on Cox Channel 11. It will run each week on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at Noon and 5 p.m.
“Cox is pleased to partner with HU to bring this important show to the viewers of the region and beyond. We are so proud of the fact that we have been able to expand and extend our business relationship in this way. Congratulations to Dr. Harvey and his team for building such a great initiative,” said Mike Braham, VP Cox Business.
The show is executive produced by HU President William R. Harvey, and Eleanor Earl, Assistant Professor of English and Cinema Studies. Ms. Earl also serves as HU’s Cinema Studies Program Coordinator and is a 2009 recipient of the Edward L. Hamm Sr. Distinguished Teaching Award.
“The View from Hampton U will provide a comprehensive look at Hampton University’s global research initiatives as well as the academic and student-based programs that we offer,” explained President Harvey. “We invite the Hampton Roads community to enjoy the program and get an up-close view of Hampton University.”
Show viewers will learn about the school’s outstanding academic programs, high caliber faculty, groundbreaking research and record-shattering athletics programs. And co-hosts model/actor Aaron Davis and HU student Kiva Smith bring unique experiences and perspectives to the program. Ms. Earl, who is also the director of the show, noted, “Aaron and Kiva will captivate audiences with their in-studio interviews and on-location coverage of exciting happenings and engaging people that make our ‘Home by the Sea’ what it is — a world class institution of higher learning.”
For more information on Cox, contact Felicia Blow at 757-222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.
About Hampton University
Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, is a privately-endowed, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-education, historically black university. It is located in southeastern Virginia and boasts one of the loveliest campuses in the nation, with a picturesque waterfront and historic buildings and landmarks. Comprised of seven schools, a Graduate College and a College of Education and Continuing Studies, Hampton University is among the leaders in higher education. For more information about Hampton University’s programs, faculty and 5,400 students, visit www.hamptonu.edu.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.
n partnership with Cox Business and Cox Channel 11, Hampton University has produced a new television show called “The View from Hampton U.” The public affairs program features weekly news, talk, and reality show elements about Hampton University, based in Hampton, Virginia. The show debuts September 1 on Cox Channel 11. It will run each week on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at Noon and 5 p.m.
“Cox is pleased to partner with HU to bring this important show to the viewers of the region and beyond. We are so proud of the fact that we have been able to expand and extend our business relationship in this way. Congratulations to Dr. Harvey and his team for building such a great initiative,” said Mike Braham, VP Cox Business.
The show is executive produced by HU President William R. Harvey, and Eleanor Earl, Assistant Professor of English and Cinema Studies. Ms. Earl also serves as HU’s Cinema Studies Program Coordinator and is a 2009 recipient of the Edward L. Hamm Sr. Distinguished Teaching Award.
“The View from Hampton U will provide a comprehensive look at Hampton University’s global research initiatives as well as the academic and student-based programs that we offer,” explained President Harvey. “We invite the Hampton Roads community to enjoy the program and get an up-close view of Hampton University.”
Show viewers will learn about the school’s outstanding academic programs, high caliber faculty, groundbreaking research and record-shattering athletics programs. And co-hosts model/actor Aaron Davis and HU student Kiva Smith bring unique experiences and perspectives to the program. Ms. Earl, who is also the director of the show, noted, “Aaron and Kiva will captivate audiences with their in-studio interviews and on-location coverage of exciting happenings and engaging people that make our ‘Home by the Sea’ what it is — a world class institution of higher learning.”
For more information on Cox, contact Felicia Blow at 757-222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.
About Hampton University
Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, is a privately-endowed, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-education, historically black university. It is located in southeastern Virginia and boasts one of the loveliest campuses in the nation, with a picturesque waterfront and historic buildings and landmarks. Comprised of seven schools, a Graduate College and a College of Education and Continuing Studies, Hampton University is among the leaders in higher education. For more information about Hampton University’s programs, faculty and 5,400 students, visit www.hamptonu.edu.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.
