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Virginia State University has been selected to host a 2024 Presidential Debate. VSU is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to host a General Election U.S. Presidential Debate.
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VSU Ranks Among Top HBCUs Nationwide
Washington Monthly Magazine ranks VSU as the top HBCU in Virginia and in the top 12% of all Bang-for-your-Buck institutions in the southeast region of the United States.
VSU Named A Prestigious Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader
Virginia State University is pleased to announce that it has been named a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for 2023, a designation the university has received for the second consecutive year. This esteemed honor is a testament to VSU's unwavering support for global education and diversity during the 2022-23 academic year.
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Headlines and Announcements
VSU To Launch New Undergraduate Degree In Mechanical Engineering
The new program will prepare students for one of the most sought-after engineering careers in the country.
VSU Marching Band Named Best Division II HBCU Band In The Country
The Trojan Explosion Marching Band will compete against Florida Memorial for ESPN’s HBCU Band of the Year in the Division II/NAIA category.
Virginia State University Professor Selected for Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad Program in Tanzania
Dr. Anne-Marie Turnage will depart for the East African country this summer, exploring the innovative ways the area is responding to environmental changes.
VSU Selected As The First HBCU To Host Prestigious High School Robotics Championship
Top high-school robotics teams from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia will compete at VSU for the opportunity to advance to the World Championship.
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Proposes Bill To Name Petersburg Post Office After VSU's First President
The post office would be renamed the John Mercer Langston Post Office Building if passed.
Events
A Day in LeadHERship Conference 2024
In recognition of Women's History Month, the Women’s LeadHERship Institute is hosting its inaugural conference on March 28, 2024. This event is free and open to the public.
FIRST Chesapeake District FIRST Robotics Competition Championship
VSU will host the FIRST Chesapeake District FIRST Robotics Competition Championship inside the Multi-Purpose Center from April 4-6. This event is free and open to the public.
Legacy of Leadership Extravaganza
Save the date for the celebration of the Virginia State University's Student Government Association. The Legacy of Leadership Extravaganza is celebrating 50 years of the SGA on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Aerial Tour Video
While we hope you’ll take the time to visit our HBCU college campus in person, our aerial tour is the next best thing.