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See MoreAlumni Weekend 2022
Join Us! Whether you graduated 5, 10, 20, or 50 years ago, celebrate with! This year we honor the graduation classes in years ending in “2” and “7,” with special recognition to the Golden Trojan Class of 1972.
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According to U.S. News and World Report, VSU places in the top 30 in the category of Best Overall HBCUs for 2022. The annual list examines factors such as retention, alumni giving, faculty resources, graduate indebtedness, and student excellence.
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Headlines and Announcements
VSU to Offer the University’s First Ever Fully Online Four-Year Degree
We are expanding our online program offerings at Virginia State University. Our new programs include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality Management, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration and Supervision, and a Certification in Homefront Readjustment for the Armed Forces.
VSU Reports Largest Enrollment Increase in a Decade, Despite National Trends of Declining Enrollment
Despite national trends of declining university enrollments, Virginia State University is reporting the largest year-to-year increase in retention and enrollment in more than a decade.
VSU 2022 Graduate and Richmond Native Who Battled Homelessness and Abuse Now Headed For Ivy League Degree
26-year-old Kyle Jacobs is one of 527 graduates who will receive a degree from VSU on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jacobs, a graduate of the VSU College of Agriculture and a member of the Honors College, says the journey to his degree included obstacles such as homelessness, foster care, and abuse. This fall, he will pursue a Master’s degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University in New York City on a full scholarship.
VSU Enjoys First Fully In-Person Intake Season of the Divine Nine Since 2019
The VSU National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations initiated nearly 150 new members into their Divine Nine fraternities and sororities for the 2021-2022 academic school year. This is first fully in-person intake season since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. All nine chapters completed a safe and successful intake process.
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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.
