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																																																				"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/two-vsu-honors-college-students-are-spending-the-semester-abroad-at-oxford-university.php\"&gt;Two Virginia State University Honors College Students Are Spending The Semester Abroad At Oxford University&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 29, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Camille Hall and Kristina Piercy are embracing the opportunity to learn from Oxford professors while sharing their VSU perspective on an international stage.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-extends-president-makola-abdullahs-contract-through-2032.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Extends President Makola Abdullah&#8217;s Contract Through 2032&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 23, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The move secures long-term leadership to build on nearly a decade of progress in stability, student success, and campus growth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-alumnus-former-major-league-standout-al-bumbry.php\"&gt;VSU Alumnus And Former Major League Baseball Standout Al Bumbry To Serve As Homecoming Parade Marshal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 21, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;A trailblazer on the field, in service, and beyond, Bumbry will return to his alma mater to lead one of its most cherished Homecoming traditions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/media-mogul-roland-martin-brings-national-spotlight-to-vsu-for-live-taping-and-student-voter-rally.php\"&gt;Media Mogul Roland Martin Brings National Spotlight To Virginia State University For Live Taping And Student Voter Rally&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 14, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Award-winning journalist to headline VSU&#8217;s Trojan Voter Week and help register 1,000 new student voters&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/homecoming-parade.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Announces New Route For 2025 Homecoming Parade&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 10, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Continuing a cherished tradition, this year&#8217;s parade will connect campus and community in a festive display of spirit and celebration.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/get-ready-for-106-state-vsu-homecoming-week-is-almost-here.php\"&gt;Get Ready for &quot;106 &amp;amp; STATE&quot; &#8212; VSU Homecoming Week Is Almost Here!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 8, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join us as we celebrate the 106th Homecoming in our University&#8217;s proud history.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-responds-to-recent-tragedy-outside-main-campus.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Responds To Recent Tragedy Outside Main Campus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 6, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU addresses a recent tragic incident that occurred near the main campus over the weekend.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-opens-landmark-alfred-w-harris-academic-commons-the-largest-building-in-its-history.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Opens Landmark Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons &#8211; The Largest Building In Its History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 2, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The new building, named after the University&#8217;s Founder, is a bold symbol of innovation, opportunity, and the Greater at VSU.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/audit-and-compliance-committee-meeting-october-6-2025.php\"&gt;Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting October 6, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; October 2, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University (VSU) Audit and Compliance Committee will convene for an Audit and Compliance Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Gateway Dining &amp;amp; Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-awarded-tmcf-ai.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Awarded $2 Million Grant From Thurgood Marshall College Fund For AI-Enabled Digital Transformation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 30, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The funding will position VSU as a national model for ethical AI adoption in higher education.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
																																																,"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-achieves-nations-largest-climb-in-us-news-world-reports-hbcu-2026-rankings.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Achieves Nation&#8217;s Largest Climb In U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report&#8217;s HBCU 2026 Rankings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 24, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The University acknowledges the report, but says it does not believe rankings are the standard or define the value of an institution.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-september-special.php\"&gt; Board of Visitors Meeting September 26, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 22, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will convene for a Special-Called Personnel, Compensation, and Governance Committee Meeting at 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025. This meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and will be livestreamed for public access.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/media-icon-cathy-hughes-to-speak-at-vsu-in-honor-of-national-voter-registration-day.php\"&gt;Media Icon Cathy Hughes To Speak At Virginia State University In Honor Of National Voter Registration Day&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 19, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hughes will speak to students about the power of mentorship and civic engagement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/letter-from-the-vsu-president-regarding-campus-threat-on-september-11.php\"&gt;Letter From The VSU President Regarding Campus Threat On September 11&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 11, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Makola M. Abdullah responds to threats made against HBCUs across the country.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-lockdown-lifted-with-restrictions.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Lockdown Lifted With Restrictions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 11, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Access to campus is limited to students, faculty, and staff with a valid VSU ID.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-issues-lockdown,-all-september-11-classes-and-activities-canceled.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Issues Lockdown, All September 11 Classes And Activities Canceled&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 11, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU remains on lockdown as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/the-vsu-impact-report-2023-2025.php\"&gt;The Virginia State University Impact Report 2023&#8211;2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 9, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explore our Impact Report. This report, which highlights the results, accomplishments, and financial impact for fiscal years 2023&#8211;2024 and 2024&#8211;2025, goes beyond the numbers, showcasing the real-world influence of Virginia State University, one of the nation&#8217;s most prestigious HBCUs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-named-fulbright-hbcu-institutional-leader-for-fourth-consecutive-year.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader For Fourth Consecutive Year&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 9, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU celebrated for global education leadership and international engagement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/six-vsu-students-complete-summer-research-internships-at-vcus-massey-comprehensive-cancer-center.php\"&gt;Six Virginia State University Students Complete Summer Research Internships At VCU&#8217;s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 5, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU students gained hands-on research experience and mentorship during the immersive 10-week summer program.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-professor-awarded-million-dollar-grant-to-research-glowing-mushrooms.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Professor Awarded Million-Dollar Grant To Research Glowing Mushrooms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 4, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Xianfa Xie&#8217;s research project will examine the unique biological phenomenon of bioluminescent fungi.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
																																																,"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-september.php\"&gt;Board of Visitors Meetings September 12, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; September 4, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will meet Thursday-Friday, September 12, 2025, in the Gateway Dining &amp;amp; Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-professors-research-shows-link-between-redlining-and-youth-violence-in-richmond.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Professor&apos;s Research Shows Link Between Redlining And Youth Violence In Richmond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; August 27, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The study found that historic redlining still influences Richmond neighborhoods, with female youth disproportionately affected by violent injuries&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/three-vsu-engineering-students-complete-transformative-internships-at-ccam.php\"&gt;Three Virginia State University Engineering Students Complete Transformative Internships At CCAM&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; August 22, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The internships provided real-world experience and mentorship, equipping VSU students with skills to thrive in advanced manufacturing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-professor-nominated-for-pulitzer-prize.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Professor Nominated For Pulitzer Prize&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; August 18, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU celebrates Dr. Latorial Faison for her powerful poetry collection that has garnered national recognition.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/a-welcome-letter-from-the-vsu-president.php\"&gt;A Welcome Letter From The VSU President&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; August 18, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Makola M. Abdullah welcomes new and returning students for the 2025-2026 academic year.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/2025-virginia-gubernatorial-debate-at-vsu-canceled-after-candidate-earle-sears-declined-the-invitation.php\"&gt;2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Debate At Virginia State University Canceled After Candidate Earle-Sears Declined The Invitation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; August 14, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU responds to the cancellation of the People&apos;s Debate, sponsored by AARP Virginia.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-august.php\"&gt;Board of Visitors Annual Retreat August 7, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; July 31, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University Board of Visitors will hold its Annual Retreat on Thursday, August 7, and Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Virginia Museum of History &amp;amp; Culture, located at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-announces-first-of-its-kind-hbcu-studies-course.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Announces First-of-Its-Kind HBCU Studies Course&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; July 22, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU continues to lead in recognizing and elevating the study of historically Black colleges and universities.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-music-program-earns-reaffirmation-of-national-accreditation-through-2034.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Music Program Earns Reaffirmation Of National Accreditation Through 2034&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; July 22, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;This prestigious achievement ensures VSU students will continue to receive a music education that meets the highest national standards.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-alumna-and-board-member-dr-valerie-k-brown-donates-100000-to-university.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Alumna And Board Member Dr. Valerie K. Brown Donates $100,000 To University&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; July 17, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The donation underscores Dr. Brown&apos;s commitment to creating transformative opportunities for VSU students.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
																																																,"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/new-member-board-visitors.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Welcomes New Member To Board Of Visitors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; July 3, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Morenike Miles to the VSU Board of Visitors.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-viral-commencement-fans-raise-12000-for-tuition-assistance.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Viral Commencement Fans Raise Over $16,000 For Tuition Assistance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 24, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;How a fun commencement celebration transformed into a successful fundraiser to help VSU students.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-remembers-the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-jona-mckee.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Remembers The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Jona McKee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 24, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. McKee was a two-time VSU graduate, former Professor of Military Science, and devoted Trojan for more than six decades.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-welcomes-back-former-us-deputy-secretary-of-agriculture-as-interim-dean-of-the-vsu-college-of-agriculture.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Welcomes Back Former U.S. Deputy Secretary Of Agriculture As Interim Dean Of The VSU College Of Agriculture&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 18, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, a national trailblazer and renowned leader in agriculture, returns to VSU.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-announces-plans-for-new-454-bed-residence-hall-to-support-record-enrollment-growth.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Announces Plans For A New 454-Bed Residence Hall To Support Record Enrollment Growth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 17, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;This month, VSU will break ground on the first new residence hall built on the campus in more than a decade.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-announces-two-new-administrative-appointments.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Announces Two New Administrative Appointments&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 11, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;With proven leadership and experience, both appointees will advance the legacy of academic excellence and GREATER at VSU.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-june.php\"&gt;Board of Visitors Meetings June 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 6, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will be present on Friday, June 27, 2025, for the following scheduled events.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-chosen-as-only-hbcu-for-2025-nasa-lunabotics-challenge.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Chosen As Only HBCU For 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; June 2, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The VSU Lunabotics team designed, built, and operated a robot capable of performing tasks on the lunar surface.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/spring-2025-commencement-recap.php\"&gt;Spring 2025 Commencement Recap&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; May 21, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;A full look back at an unforgettable Commencement weekend at Virginia State University.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-goes-viral-with-more-than-two-million-views-for-its-boots-on-the-ground-celebration.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Goes Viral With More Than Two Million Views For Its &quot;Boots On The Ground&quot; Celebration&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; May 21, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The University&apos;s dance video continues to spread nationwide and has been featured on a national television program.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
																																																,"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/know-before-you-go-spring-2025-commencement-information.php\"&gt;Know Before You Go: Spring 2025 Commencement Information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; May 14, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Everything you need to know for Commencement Day at Virginia State University.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/from-incarceration-to-graduation-a-vsu-students-journey-to-greater.php\"&gt;From Incarceration To Graduation: A VSU Student&apos;s Journey To Greater&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; May 14, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;How Dennis Freeman transformed his life through education and perseverance at Virginia State University.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/war-wounds-and-a-new-beginning-judy-charles-path-to-greater-at-vsu.php\"&gt;War, Wounds, And A New Beginning: Judy Charles&apos; Path To Greater At Virginia State University&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; May 14, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following her post-9/11 military service, Charles channeled the challenges from her war injuries into a new chapter at VSU.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-receives-new-golf-simulator-from-pga.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Receives New Golf Simulator From PGA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; May 5, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The new simulator offers a high-tech practice space for the VSU community while introducing students to the growing golf industry.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-named-finalist-in-renowned-bandwind-ensemble-competition.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Named Finalist In Renowned Band/Wind Ensemble Competition&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 30, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;This outstanding achievement highlights the VSU Wind Symphony&apos;s exceptional artistic standards and the continued growth of the University&apos;s music program.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/commencement-speaker-spr2025.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Announces Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 21, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU will celebrate its Spring 2025 graduates with two ceremonies featuring powerful keynote addresses from Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott and Virginia Senator Louise Lucas.&#160;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-expands-mental-health-efforts-with-upcoming-awareness-fair.php\"&gt;VSU Expands Mental Health Efforts With Upcoming Awareness Fair&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 16, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The University is preparing for National Mental Health Awareness Month by promoting mental health resources available to the VSU and broader community.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/dr-derrick-scott-to-step-down-as-dean-at-vsu.php\"&gt;Dr. Derrick Scott To Step Down As Dean At Virginia State University&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 11, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Scott, a VSU alum, has been appointed Provost at Fort Valley State University.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-april.php\"&gt;Board of Visitors Meetings April 24-25, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 10, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will meet Thursday-Friday, April 24-25, 2025, in the Gateway Dining &amp;amp; Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-partners-with-college-pads-to-deliver-new-off-campus-housing-marketplace.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Partners With College Pads To Deliver New Off-Campus Housing Marketplace&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 9, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;This partnership will enhance the off-campus living experience, equipping students with the tools to find and secure housing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
																																																,"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-faculty-member-awarded-prestigious-acls-research-grant.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Faculty Member Awarded Prestigious ACLS Research Grant&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; April 1, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Samuel Rowley has received funding for his project examining the impact of HBCU wind bands.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-students-excel-at-national-engineering-convention.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Students Excel At National Engineering Convention&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; March 26, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The VSU NSBE Chapter earned multiple prestigious awards and secured transformative professional advancement opportunities.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/compete-hbcu-academic-national-championship.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Students To Compete In Premier HBCU Academic National Championship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; March 20, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Four VSU students will test their knowledge and compete for financial prizes at this year&apos;s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-march.php\"&gt;Board of Visitors Meetings Thursday, March 20, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; March 10, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors will meet on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in the Gateway Dining &amp;amp; Events Center at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., on the Campus of Virginia State University.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/virginia-state-university-names-alumna-tiffani-dawn-sykes-as-the-new-associate-vice-president-for-intercollegiate-athletics.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Names Alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes As The New Associate Vice President For Intercollegiate Athletics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 27, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;A VSU graduate and proven leader, Sykes brings more than two decades of expertise to her new role leading the athletics department.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item with-photo\"&gt; &lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-basketball-coach-nadine-domond-named-ciaa-womens-basketball-coach-of-the-year.php\"&gt;&lt;img src=\"../2025/uploads/img_2204_fixed-2.jpg\" alt=\"VSU Coach Nadine Domond Named CIAA Women&apos;s Basketball Coach Of The Year\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-basketball-coach-nadine-domond-named-ciaa-womens-basketball-coach-of-the-year.php\"&gt;VSU Coach Nadine Domond Named CIAA Women&apos;s Basketball Coach Of The Year&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 26, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Coach Domond and four VSU student-athletes earned accolades for their success during the 2024-2025 regular season.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item with-photo\"&gt; &lt;a href=\"../2025/virginia-state-university-students-win-first-place-in-national-engineering-competition1.php\"&gt;&lt;img src=\"../2025/uploads/img_5225-2.jpg\" alt=\"Virginia State University Students Win First Place In National Engineering Competition\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/virginia-state-university-students-win-first-place-in-national-engineering-competition1.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Students Win First Place In National Engineering Competition&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 24, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The VSU team developed an innovative AI-powered solution that helps small-scale farmers analyze soil conditions and maximize crop yields.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/inclement-weather-schedule-for-wednesday-february-19.php\"&gt;Inclement Weather Schedule For Wednesday, February 19&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 18, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;An important message regarding the University&apos;s operating schedule on Wednesday, February 19.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/virginia-state-university-achieves-prestigious-carnegie-r2-research-designation.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R2 Research Designation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 14, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;VSU joins the elite company of 139 institutions and fewer than 15 HBCUs to qualify for R2 status.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/virginia-state-university-selected-to-host-2025-virginia-gubernatorial-debate-.php\"&gt;Virginia State University Selected To Host 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Debate &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 13, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following its historic selection to host a presidential debate in 2024, the University will now host the prestigious Virginia Gubernatorial Debate.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
																																																,"&lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-honors-college-director-selected-for-prestigious-hbcu-fulbright-program.php\"&gt;VSU Honors College Director Selected For Prestigious HBCU Fulbright Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 12, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Lisa Hopson will spend two weeks in France and Senegal, collaborating with global educators and gaining international insights.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-awarded-schev-grant-to-boost-artificial-intelligence-in-higher-ed.php\"&gt;VSU Awarded SCHEV Grant To Boost Artificial Intelligence In Higher Ed&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 12, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The University will help lead AI education and workforce development initiatives in Virginia&#8217;s higher education system.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-public-health-institute-awarded-500000-grant-to-combat-opioid-crisis.php\"&gt;VSU Public Health Institute Awarded $500,000 Grant To Combat Opioid Crisis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 11, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The funding will support a collaborative initiative to reduce opioid use through education, interventions, and student engagement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-accounting-students-to-offer-free-tax-service-to-local-residents.php\"&gt;VSU Accounting Students To Offer Free Tax Service To Local Residents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; February 6, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The University&#8217;s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program combines hands-on learning for students with meaningful community outreach.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-becomes-first-virginia-hbcu-to-receive-substance-use-prevention-recognition.php\"&gt;VSU Becomes First Virginia HBCU To Receive Substance Use Prevention Recognition&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 30, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The University continues to set the standard for supporting student health and well-being.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-february.php\"&gt;Board of Visitors Meetings February 6-7, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 29, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Board will hold a public comment period on the proposed increase in tuition and fees during the Board&#8217;s Facilities and Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-awarded-lockheed-martin-grant-to-strengthen-stem-opportunities-for-underrepresented-students.php\"&gt;VSU Awarded Lockheed Martin Grant To Strengthen Stem Opportunities For Underrepresented Students&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 24, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The grant will support the University&#8217;s efforts to expand pre-college preparation and undergraduate research programs for STEM students.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/president-abdullah-welcomes-students-for-spring-2025-semester.php\"&gt;President Abdullah Welcomes Students For Spring 2025 Semester&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 23, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The campus is abuzz with excitement and opportunity after the return of students.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/bov-public-comment-february-6.php\"&gt;Board Of Visitors Meeting Notice Public Comment Period Re: Proposed Mandatory Fee Increase&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 16, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Virginia State University Board of Visitors will hold a public comment period on the proposed increase in tuition and fees on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt; &lt;div class=\"news-item\"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/vsu-remembers-former-president-jimmy-carter.php\"&gt;VSU Remembers Former President Jimmy Carter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 9, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;A tribute to the late 39th president, whose unwavering support for HBCUs left a lasting legacy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
												,"&lt;div class=\"news-item with-photo\"&gt; &lt;a href=\"../2025/a-building-on-the-campus-of-virginia-state-university-has-been-designated-as-a-national-historic-landmark.php\"&gt;&lt;img src=\"../2024/uploads/dji_0636-21.jpg\" alt=\"A Building On The Campus Of Virginia State University Has Been Designated As A National Historic Landmark\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;h3 class=\"headline-title\"&gt;&lt;a href=\"../2025/a-building-on-the-campus-of-virginia-state-university-has-been-designated-as-a-national-historic-landmark.php\"&gt;A Building On The Campus Of Virginia State University Has Been Designated As A National Historic Landmark&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class=\"byline\"&gt; January 6, 2025 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- /.byline --&gt; &lt;p&gt;Azurest South has earned the nation&apos;s highest federal recognition for historical, architectural, and archeological significance.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- /.news-item --&gt;"
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