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Source: Charles Sykes / Bravo In a development that adds even more drama to Mia Thornton’s recent ATL arrest, the former Real Housewives of Potomac star was allegedly facing eviction before her alleged furniture heist came to light. According to Page Six, the former reality TV star was facing eviction before she was arrested for allegedly taking $11k worth of furniture from a luxury Atlanta condo she was renting. Encore Management, the company that leased the property to Mia and an ex-boyfriend, filed an eviction lawsuit on Sept. 11. Court documents claim the pair failed to pay the $5,100 rent due for September and still owed over $6,000 per month after that. Just weeks later, the situation escalated. Authorities say Mia Thornton abruptly moved out of the unit in the middle of the night on Oct. 28 without notifying management. Then, on Nov. 6, the condo owner filed a complaint stating that Mia allegedly took about $11,000 worth of furnishings. This included a television and other pieces that came with the unit. Police say she was taken into custody at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport last Wednesday (Nov. 19) after Customs officials flagged a warrant connected to the case. As previously reported by BOSSIP, Atlanta police launched a search for Mia after the condo owner’s friend filed a complaint. The owner claimed that Mia left overnight and removed multiple items from the furnished property. Mia has been trying to settle into her new life in Atlanta after leaving #RHOP earlier this year. She said she was entering her “next chapter” full of new opportunities, and she also went public with boyfriend Bobby V. But things took a turn fast. Fans also remember that just weeks before her own arrest, Mia shaded Dr. Wendy Osefo online when Wendy was taken into custody. She questioned how a woman with “four degrees” could end up in legal trouble. Now, social media has pointed out the irony. For now, this case is still developing. Mia Thornton has not issued a public statement on the eviction lawsuit or the theft allegations. But if the accusations are true, this situation may become one of the most shocking Housewives scandals to date. RELATED: Seen On The NaNa’s Chicken & Waffles Scene: Mia Thornton & Warren G Attend Kelli Ferrell’s Family-Friendly ‘Freakier Friday’ Festivities The post UPDATE: Mia Thornton Was Reportedly Close To Eviction Before Alleged $11K Furniture Fiasco appeared first on Bossip.

Every Pirates’ beloved “Home by the Sea” has more than homecoming slays; it’s got big news. Source: Via Hampton University Even after being one of several Historically Black colleges targeted by bomb threats, Hampton University is thriving and continuing its storied legacy of being the “standard of excellence” with record-breaking enrollment. A press release reports that while national enrollment has increased only marginally in recent years, Hampton is experiencing one of the fastest surges among private HBCUs, driven by a “strategic, data-informed roadmap” and a renewed emphasis on belonging and student success. The university announced this fall that its enrollment has grown 44% since 2022, rising from 3,264 students to 4,686 in just three years. The growth represents a 46% overall increase and pushes Hampton’s total population to more than 4,600 students, its highest in more than a decade. Retention rates tell a similar story: Hampton reports a 93% fall-to-spring retention rate, including 96% of freshmen and 94% of continuing students. “Not only are students choosing Hampton; they are staying, thriving, and completing their degrees,” the university noted. Much of the progress reflects the leadership of President Darrell K. Williams, a 1983 alumnus and retired three-star Army general who returned to lead his alma mater in 2022. Source: Via Hampton University The University noted that he often describes higher education as shifting “beneath the feet of institutions across the nation,” and responded with a mission-driven plan focused on precision, purpose and people. “ “Standing still is never a strategy,” said Williams. “Our growth is intentional and directly tied to our strategic plan. It reflects a university that honors its legacy while embracing the future, one student, one family, one community at a time.” Hampton University Doubled Down On Recrutiment After The Supreme Reversed Affirmative Action Hampton’s surge also reflects a fundamental shift in recruitment following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending race-based admissions. Rather than relying on traditional models, Hampton tried something new, blending predictive analytics with personal engagement. Source: Via Hampton University The private University notes that it has worked on recruitment through targeted digital outreach, early partnerships with high schools and community colleges, and large-scale campus events designed to immerse families in the Hampton experience. Alumni also reemerged as key ambassadors, offering mentorship and strengthening regional recruitment efforts. Hampton adds that as enrollment rose, it launched more than 20 major campus projects, including renovated residence halls, upgraded classrooms, new simulation labs, and expanded dining options. Academically, the university added programs in Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, and Environmental Science. In 2024, Hampton earned the Carnegie R2 Research Classification, becoming the only private university in Virginia with that distinction. Beyond that, Hampton notes that it has expanded its local reach through workforce development initiatives and renewed investment in the esteemed Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute. “Our responsibility extends beyond our campus,” says President Williams. “When we strengthen the region’s talent pipeline, we strengthen the future of Hampton Roads.” Congrats, Hampton! The post #HBCU Excellence: Hampton University’s Enrollment Explosion Sends The ‘Home By The Sea’ Soaring appeared first on Bossip.