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Presidential Debate

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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

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.

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VSU Marching Band Named Best Division II HBCU Band 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.

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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.

VSU Women's LeadHERship Institute Announces Inaugural Conference to Empower Women Leaders

The Institute aims to honor Women's History Month by inspiring women to take control of their leadership.

VSU's Presidential Debate Series To Begin With Former White House Executive Headlining Black History Month Program

The speaker, Dr. Meldon Hollis, served in President Jimmy Carter's and Barack Obama's administrations as an advocate for HBCUs.

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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.

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VSU Founder's Day

Save the date for VSU Founder's Day observance on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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HBCU Voter Empowerment Conference

The John Mercer Langston Institute will host the HBCU Voter Empowerment Conference on March 20, 2024. This event is open to the public.

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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.

Aerial Tour Video