Dr. Alonzo G. Moron, a 1932 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, served for three years as commissioner of public welfare in the Virgin Islands, his birthplace. He was the first African-American head of public housing in the city of Atlanta.

On October 29, 1949, Dr. Alonzo G. Moron becomes the eighth president of Hampton Institute and the first African American to hold the position at the school. He served from 1948-1959. A 1927 graduate of the school, he administered the dormitory additions, changed the curriculum, phased out agricultural and the trades, established the academic program, addressed ideological conflicts, and provided an intellectual voice regarding school desegregation in Hampton. Dr. Moron is also recognized as the first Hampton Institute graduate to become President of the school.   more »

A sea of crimson and crème greeted drivers Saturday morning, Oct. 20, in front of the flagpole at the entrance of the school for the annual "Walk for Literacy," hosted by The Eta Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

The walk which was intended to raise awareness of illiteracy and make monetary donations to support the cause, lasted approximately an hour.

The course circled the university beginning and ending at the university flagpoles.   more »