A group of Hampton University’s alumni and its current students is calling for President Dr. William Harvey to resign for his position, which he has served in for over 40 years.
Current President William R. Harvey has repeatedly failed those who he pledged to serve as the President of our Illustrious Hampton University,” the petition reads.
“We acknowledge that Hampton University has grown tremendously in the 42 years that William R. Harvey has served as President.
From 1985 to 1986, Hampton University’s president aggressively pushed for the school’s divestiture in its commitment to South Africa.
“[In 2020], President Harvey participated in a phone call with Mike Pence and Betsy DeVos to ensure that Hampton University would not be held liable for any students who may become sick with COVID-19 upon returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester,” the petition also reads.
