The Office of Institutional Advancement is committed to building and stewarding relationships in support of the academic mission, vision, and philanthropic goals of Virginia State University. Our office works to increase support for scholarship, research, and institutional priorities, as well as to foster life-long connections with students, alumni, the community, and other constituents. Through the generous philanthropy of others, we propel our students on a path to a focused and fulfilling life. Together, we ensure that all students may- in the words of our founder Alfred W. Harris- “drink from the fountain of knowledge until they are satiated.” Together, we prove that GREATER truly happens here.