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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 & 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.
Virginia State University To Award An Honorary Degree To The Campus Police Officer Severely Injured In The Line Of Duty
VSU Officer Bruce Foster will receive the degree at Saturday's Commencement.
VSU Names Dr. Tia Minnis As New Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs
Dr. Minnis has more than 15 years of experience in higher education and has served as the University's interim provost since 2023.
Generations of Achievement: Two VSU Mothers To Graduate Alongside Their Children At Spring Commencement
Tanya McCoy, her son Kevin McCoy Jr., Dr. Arifah Goodwin, and her daughter Erickah Rogers share unique family bonds, academic triumphs, and now the same stage at graduation.
Events
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.
All In For State Giving Challenge
Our Academics and Honors Colleges, University Library, and Athletics are competing in a friendly giving challenge from May 1 through May 12. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends are encouraged to come together and give back to Virginia State University.
Women Leaders At HBCUs Conference 2024
The VSU Women’s LeadHERship Institute has curated a two-day national summit to illuminate the transformative leadership and indomitable spirit of women trailblazers within HBCUs. The conference will be held on Monday, June 24, and Tuesday, June 25, at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center.
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.