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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.
Virginia State University Will Hold Two Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The ceremonies will feature esteemed speakers, former Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder and Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott.
VSU Approved To Offer Master Of Science In Data Analytics
The new degree allows VSU to address the underrepresentation of Blacks/African Americans in the data science community.
VSU To Become First Public HBCU In Virginia To Offer Masters Of Business Administration
The new degree allows VSU to address the underrepresentation of Blacks/African Americans in the business management and leadership profession.
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.
Events
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.
2024 Spring Commencement
Save the date for our 2024 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 11, inside the Multi-Purpose Center. This event will be live-streamed.
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.