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VSU English Professor Is The First To Purchase A Home Through The Newly Created VSU Housing Assistance Payment Initiative (HAPI)
A Virginia State University professor is the first VSU employee to purchase a home using the University’s new Housing Assistance Payment Initiative (HAPI). Continue reading
VSU Fraternity Brothers Honor The Legacy Of Their Classmate Who Died Fighting For Our Country More Than 50 Years Ago
On this Memorial Day, Virginia State University is proud to spotlight the work of a group of fraternity brothers who continue to honor the legacy of their VSU classmate who gave his life fighting for our country more than 50 years ago. Continue reading
For The First Time In Its History, VSU Names Two Female Students, Both Stem Majors, As Co-Valedictorians
Virginia State University has recognized Joy Watson and Blaise Davenport as Class of 2023 Co-Valedictorian. This is the first time in university history that two females, both STEM majors, have received this academic honor. Continue reading
VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Awarded Over $3.9 Million in Grants and Subawards
SFOP provides outreach and learning opportunities to small-scale farmers about production management, financial and risk management, marketing, USDA assistance programs and other topics designed to improve farm profitability and promote sustainability. Continue reading
Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss Fund the Digitization of the Virginia Interscholastic Association Archives at Virginia State University
Professional tennis legends Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss have made a generous donation to process, digitize, and catalog the Virginia Interscholastic Association (VIA) archives, which are housed on the campus of Virginia State University. Continue reading
VSU Student Returns To The University To Graduate Nearly 30 Years After Beginning His College Career
On Saturday, May 13th, Virginia State University will award degrees to nearly 600 students—among those students is Garry Smalley whose story is a testimony of the Greater at VSU. Continue reading
VSU Student Who Battled Cancer While Working Toward Her Degree Will Graduate On Saturday
On Saturday, May 13th, Virginia State University will award degrees to nearly 600 students—among those students is Elianna Benavidez, whose story is a testimony of the Greater at VSU. Continue reading
VSU Professor Travels To Ghana To Teach After Being Selected As A Fulbright Scholar
Virginia State University is pleased to announce that VSU professor Dr. Karl Jackson has been named a Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Jackson received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award from the U. S. Department of State to travel to Ghana for the 2023-2024 academic year. Continue reading
VSU To Host The Leadership From The Only Engineering University Located In The Republic Of Moldova
Virginia State University is excited to welcome the Rector and President of the only higher education institution for engineering in Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic. Continue reading
VSU To Host Public Health Forum To Address Health Disparities In Underserved Communities
The Virginia State University Public Health Institute (PHI) will host its second annual public health forum entitled “The Reality of Wellness: Navigating New Norms” on Thursday, April 27th at 9:00 am at Gateway Dining and Events Center. Continue reading
VSU Names New Director Of The Award-winning Trojan Explosion Marching And Pep Bands
Virginia State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Taylor Whitehead as the VSU Director of Marching and Pep Bands. Dr. Whitehead served as the VSU Assistant Band Director from 2013 until he was named Interim Band Director in 2022. Continue reading
VSU Announces Spring 2023 Commencement Speaker
Virginia State University is pleased to announce that the City Manager of Stockton, CA, and VSU alumnus, Mr. Harry Black will serve as the spring 2023 commencement speaker. Continue reading
Virginia State University Celebrates All-Steinway School Status
Virginia State University has officially been recognized as an All-Steinway School, making it one of only five Historically Black Colleges and Universities to attain this prestigious status. Continue reading
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for April 20-21, 2023
The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will meet Thursday-Friday, April 20-21, 2023, in the Gateway Dining and Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Continue reading
Virginia State University Alumnus Charles Hamilton Promoted To 4-star General
Virginia State University Alumnus Charles Hamilton was promoted to 4-Star General. He is the second VSU alumnus to achieve this prestigious rank which is the highest in the U.S. Army. Continue reading
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for March 21, 2023
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10 am, the Executive Committee of the Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will meet to consider the proposed mandatory fee increase. The meeting will take place in room 310 of Virginia Hall. Continue reading
VSU Awarded $5 Million to Support the University's Broadband Infrastructure
VSU has been awarded a significant grant from the National Telecommunication and Information Administration to support the university’s broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion on the campus and in the surrounding anchor community. Continue reading
VSU Marching Band Makes History With An Unprecedented Invitation To Perform At The White House
On February 26, 2023, the Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band made history when they performed as part of the White House Black History Month Program. The VSU band provided the musical backdrop as guests arrived for the annual event. Continue reading
Virginia State University To Host National Leaders To Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
Virginia State University has partnered with entertainment and business leaders to bring attention to the importance of criminal justice reform and advocacy. REFORM Alliance, founded by recording artist Meek Mill and others, will convene VSU students and local leaders and engage them on this critical issue. Continue reading
Virginia State University Receives A Quarter Of Million Dollars From Sentara Healthcare
Virginia State University has received a quarter of a million dollars from Sentara Healthcare to fund the Sentara Scholars program at VSU. The scholarship program is designed to assist students interested in healthcare or healthcare-related fields. Continue reading
Research By VSU Professor Suggests That Addressing Social Isolation May Be Vital To Preventing Mass Shootings.
Research by Virginia State University Psychology Professor Dr. Samuel West (pictured) has identified social isolation as the most critical external indicator leading up to mass shootings. The analysis of 177 mass shooters suggests that social isolation is an ideal candidate for acquaintances and communities of would-be shooters to intervene. Continue reading
VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band To Perform At The 2023 Honda Battle Of The Bands
Virginia State University has been selected as one of six HBCU bands to perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB). The VSU Trojan Explosion will compete in the highly regarded event on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Alabama State University in Montgomery. As a selected university, VSU will receive a $50,000 grant from Honda to support VSU music education programs. Continue reading
Virginia State University Now Accepting Applications For Free Tuition For Local Students For The 2023-2024 School Year
Virginia State University leads the Virginia College Affordability Network (VCAN) initiative and provides access to hundreds of Pell-eligible students with free-tuition. This opportunity is for students who graduate from a high school within 45 miles of the campus (Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie County, Henrico County, Hopewell City, Petersburg City, Prince George County, and Richmond City) and desire access to a University that can provide a quality education and experience. Continue reading
VSU Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
Tonight, we brace ourselves for the release of the video vividly chronicling the murder by cop of 28-year-old Tyre Nichols. Mr. Nichols was brutally beaten by members of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department during a violent arrest following a traffic stop. He was hospitalized and died a few days later. Continue reading
VSU Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Assistance To Local Residents
Virginia State University Accounting students have partnered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide tax assistance to local residents. As part of the Special Topics Service-Learning course in the VSU Reginald F. Lewis College of Business (RFLCB), students will provide tax preparation and filing assistance to Tri-Cities residents. Continue reading
VSU Offers Employees Funding to Purchase a Home
The VSU “Home Assistance Payment Initiative,” or VSU-HAPI, is a first-of-its-kind and innovative program designed to attract and retain highly qualified employees and improve the economies of local communities. Continue reading
VSU to Receive $2.2m to Further Improve Campus High-speed Internet
Virginia State University will receive $2.2M in federal funding for the VSU Broadband Improvement Project. This project will further improve broadband access and reliability on the Virginia State University campus to ensure equitable and quality internet access for student success. Continue reading
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for January 20, 2023
The Board’s Audit and Compliance Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 20th. The meeting will be held in the President’s Conference Room, room 310 in Virginia Hall located at One Hayden Drive on the campus of Virginia State University. Continue reading
