HU Names New Assistant Vice President for Development

Hampton, VA - Harriet Frink Davis has been named the assistant vice president for development at Hampton University. Davis brings over 25 years of higher education experience to the position.

Davis has held several leadership positions at North Carolina A&T State University. As the director of development and director of alumni affairs, Davis helped to raise over $3 million in scholarship contributions. Creating and implementing the first Aggie Awards Scholarship Gala and coordinating The Ray Charles Dinner Concert were feats also accomplished under her leadership. She is also credited with raising the bar for alumni giving and engagement at North Carolina A&T.

At Hampton University, Davis’ position will consist of aiding the vice president of development in identifying financial needs and opportunities for the University and cultivating relationships with the university alumni.

Davis received a bachelor’s degree in speech communications and a master’s degree in adult education from North Carolina A&T and is a graduate of the management development program at Harvard University. Davis is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in leadership studies at North Carolina A&T.

Davis is a member of numerous professional associations and is also very active in her community. She is a member of the Leadership Greensboro Alumni; the North Carolina A&T Alumni Association, Inc. and the Alumni Band; The Links, Incorporated and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Davis is the mother of two daughters, Jennifer Davis, who is currently pursuing a Ph. D. at the University of Cincinnati, and Dr. Jillian Davis, an assistant professor in the Hampton University School of Pharmacy.

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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 Continuing Education, Hampton University is among the leaders in higher education.