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Dr. Cheryl E. Mango, the creator of the nation’s first HBCU History course (HIST 349 at VSU, first offered in the year 2020), framed HBCU Studies, the world’s first interdisciplinary academic discipline dedicated to the systematic, classroom study of Black Colleges via an array of innovative, HBCU-focused multi-level courses, theories, and methods geared to transform the comprehension of and landscape for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Virginia State University proudly serves as the nation’s first institution to implement the robust HBCU Studies curriculum.  Currently, the interdisciplinary HBCU Studies Program is housed in the History and Philosophy Department at VSU. For more information on HBCU Studies, potential partnerships, or other inquiries, please forward your requests to cmango@vsu.edu.

Upcoming HBCU Studies Publications

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Past Events

"The American Presidency and HBCUs: A Preeminent History"
Virtual Black History Month Program
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 
Time: 6 p.m.

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Dr. Cheryl E. Mango

Founding Executive Director
Associate Professor of History
Coordinator of HBCU Studies Program
(804) 524-5556
cmango@vsu.edu

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Dr. Joseph Shelton

Associate Director and Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computer Science
jshelton@vsu.edu

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Dr. Jada Brooks

Dr. Jada Brooks
Director of Academic Programming
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Family, Child, & Community Development
jebrooks@vsu.edu

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LEAD CONSULTANT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT,
Dr. Milton Omar Faison, Associate Vice Provost, Research & Economic Development & Interim Dean,
College of Graduate Studies

LEAD CONSULTANT FOR DATA COLLECTION,
Dean Tessa Perry,
University Libraries

LEAD CONSULTANT FOR HBCU STUDIES CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT,
Dr. Richard Chew,
Professor of History

LEAD CONSULTANT FOR STEM DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH
Dr. Kathryn H. Shows
Assistant Professor of Biology 

Center Administrative Specialist
Mrs. Melvina Jackson-Lewis
mlewis@vsu.edu

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Programs and Colleges

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