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WELCOME ALUMNI & FRIENDS!

The Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of Virginia State University's greatest supporters. Organized in 1889 and incorporated in 1949, the Association has had a long and proud history of connecting alumni back to Virginia State University and to each other, and sharing its influence and resuources in support of the University's mission.

The Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of Virginia State University's greatest supporters. Organized in 1889 and incorporated in 1949, the Association has had a long and proud history of connecting alumni back to Virginia State University and to each other, and sharing its influence and resuources in support of the University's mission.

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Show your Trojan Pride

Trojan Pride is not just about wearing theuniversity’s colors. It is a vast combination of things but most importantly a way of belonging to something much greater than yourself. The Virginia State University Alumni Association brings together passionate alumni who share a common bond of pride in their alma Mater and a commitment to see it suceed and thrive.

Trojan Pride is not just about wearing theuniversity’s colors. It is a vast combination of things but most importantly a way of belonging to something much greater than yourself. The Virginia State University Alumni Association brings together passionate alumni who share a common bond of pride in their alma Mater and a commitment to see it suceed and thrive.

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STAY CONNECTED TO VSU

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. Membership will keep you connected an informed on the latest happenings of the Association and the University.

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. Membership will keep you connected an informed on the latest happenings of the Association and the University.

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DEVELOP LIFELONG CONNECTIONS

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association offersmany opportunities for alumni of all class years and generations to develop deeper and stronger connections with one another that result in lifelong friendships and increased networking opportunities.

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association offersmany opportunities for alumni of all class years and generations to develop deeper and stronger connections with one another that result in lifelong friendships and increased networking opportunities.

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DIRECTLY IMPACT STUDENTS’ LIVES

Proceeds from every Virginia State University Alumni Associaton fundraiser and/or life membership helps to fund the Association’s Endowed Scholarship or Tuition Assistance Fund(s) which help to make a difference in the lives of deserving students marticulating at Virginia State University each year.

Proceeds from every Virginia State University Alumni Associaton fundraiser and/or life membership helps to fund the Association’s Endowed Scholarship or Tuition Assistance Fund(s) which help to make a difference in the lives of deserving students marticulating at Virginia State University each year.

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STRENGTHEN YOUR DEGREE

Alumni engagement helps to increase a school’s reputation. Therefore, a stronger alumni association makes a stronger University, and in turn increases the value of your Virginia State University degree. For Virginia State University to continue to be a strong university, strong alumni support is critical.

Alumni engagement helps to increase a school’s reputation. Therefore, a stronger alumni association makes a stronger University, and in turn increases the value of your Virginia State University degree. For Virginia State University to continue to be a strong university, strong alumni support is critical.

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ENJOY GREAT ALUMNI EVENTS

The Virginia State University Alumni Association promotes opportunities for service, friendship and networking through the many alumni events that are offered throughout the year by its alumni chapters. Each year, the Alumni Association also offers a number of awards to members and chapters who have made a positive impact on the University, the Alumni Association, and the community-at-large.

The Virginia State University Alumni Association promotes opportunities for service, friendship and networking through the many alumni events that are offered throughout the year by its alumni chapters. Each year, the Alumni Association also offers a number of awards to members and chapters who have made a positive impact on the University, the Alumni Association, and the community-at-large.

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Connect, Support, Belong!

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. By joining the Alumni Association your membership will provide you with the honor and privilege of giving back to an institution which gave so much to you as a student.

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. By joining the Alumni Association your membership will provide you with the honor and privilege of giving back to an institution which gave so much to you as a student.

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PAY IT FORWARD

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to help recruit and support the next generation of Trojans. Whether through scholarship donations or activity support, yourmembership provides you a voice in the overall direction of the Alumni Association, which ultimately helps to shape the future of the University.

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to help recruit and support the next generation of Trojans. Whether through scholarship donations or activity support, yourmembership provides you a voice in the overall direction of the Alumni Association, which ultimately helps to shape the future of the University.

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CONTINUE THE TRADITION

For more than a century, the Virginia State University Alumni Assocation’s mission has been two fold: 1) foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni and 2) support the University’s programs and mission. Today, with a membership roster of over 1,000 membes and over 50 active chapterslocated across the country, the Alumni Association continues to be a committed partner to the University.

For more than a century, the Virginia State University Alumni Assocation’s mission has been two fold: 1) foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni and 2) support the University’s programs and mission. Today, with a membership roster of over 1,000 membes and over 50 active chapterslocated across the country, the Alumni Association continues to be a committed partner to the University.

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CONNECT, SUPPORT, BELONG

Alumni graduate from the University, but the University never graduates from its alumni. Your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Alumni Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Join today and reconnect with fellow classmates and make new Trojan friends.

Alumni graduate from the University, but the University never graduates from its alumni. Your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Alumni Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Join today and reconnect with fellow classmates and make new Trojan friends.

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THIS IS OUR LEGACY

The Virginia State University Alumni Association was organized in 1889 for the mutual benefit and prosperity of Virginia State University, its graduates, former students, and others committed to our beloved alma mater. As a collection expression of gratitude to VSU we form ourselves into this association so that our work and dedication will strengthen and support our alma mater ensuing that it remains a vialbe insitution and that memories of our school life will be kept alive.

The Virginia State University Alumni Association was organized in 1889 for the mutual benefit and prosperity of Virginia State University, its graduates, former students, and others committed to our beloved alma mater. As a collection expression of gratitude to VSU we form ourselves into this association so that our work and dedication will strengthen and support our alma mater ensuing that it remains a vialbe insitution and that memories of our school life will be kept alive.

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INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to provide a key role in recruiting top students to the University. Your membership gives you the opportunity to work with the VSU Admissions Office to assist in the recruitment and retention of future students and new alumni. Your involvement helps to provide current students with a sense of security in knowing that someone cares for their well-being while they’re matriculating at the University.

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to provide a key role in recruiting top students to the University. Your membership gives you the opportunity to work with the VSU Admissions Office to assist in the recruitment and retention of future students and new alumni. Your involvement helps to provide current students with a sense of security in knowing that someone cares for their well-being while they’re matriculating at the University.

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STAY INFORMED

Receive timely University and Alumni Association news and exclusive University event invitations tailored to you. News about local alumni chapter events and university events are always featured in our alumni newsletter and/or social media platforms first. Alumni association members are always in the loop.

Receive timely University and Alumni Association news and exclusive University event invitations tailored to you. News about local alumni chapter events and university events are always featured in our alumni newsletter and/or social media platforms first. Alumni association members are always in the loop.

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ENRICH YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Membership with an VSUAA alumni chapter in your area provides you an opportunity to enhance the public image of Virginia State Univesity within your local community. Your involvement makes an impact in your local community by not only providing a sense of unity among local alumni but by also offering opportunities for service, friendship and networking.

Membership with an VSUAA alumni chapter in your area provides you an opportunity to enhance the public image of Virginia State Univesity within your local community. Your involvement makes an impact in your local community by not only providing a sense of unity among local alumni but by also offering opportunities for service, friendship and networking.

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BECOME AN ADVOCATE

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides parents of current students at the University with an advocate who is familiar with the University’s policies and procedures. It also helps provide leverage with local delegates to the Virginia General Assembly for University fund. (There is strength in numbers)

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides parents of current students at the University with an advocate who is familiar with the University’s policies and procedures. It also helps provide leverage with local delegates to the Virginia General Assembly for University fund. (There is strength in numbers)

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LEVERAGE YOUR NETWORK

Whereever your plans take you after graduation day, please know that your Alumni Association will be there to help you maintain your valuabe Trojan connections. Stay involved in the life and traditions of the University through the Virginia State University Alumni Association in your journey of exploring life after graduation. As our graduation gift to you, all new graduates receive one-year free membership into the Virginia State Univesity Alumni Association.

Whereever your plans take you after graduation day, please know that your Alumni Association will be there to help you maintain your valuabe Trojan connections. Stay involved in the life and traditions of the University through the Virginia State University Alumni Association in your journey of exploring life after graduation. As our graduation gift to you, all new graduates receive one-year free membership into the Virginia State Univesity Alumni Association.

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Notice of Public Meeting

VSUAA announces its next Board of Directors meeting.

Date:  May 9, 2024
Time:  2:00PM
Place: Locket Hall Rm. 232 and Zoom

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Vote Mister and Miss VSU As The Next Mister and Miss CIAA

The 2024 CIAA Basketball Tournament begins February 26th and includes the Mister & Miss CIAA Scholarship Competition. The CIAA is proud to support the conference kings and queens being recognized through the competition.

The Mister & Miss CIAA Scholarship Competition recognizes individuals who stand out in the areas of professionalism, academics, campus and community involvement, and public service. On March 2nd, during “Super Saturday” at the Baltimore Convention Center, one conference king and queen will be crowned and presented with $2,500 scholarships. These titles are determined by a combination of various judged and non-judged components - one of which is voting.

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Vote For Miss VSU Aliyah Mayers 
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VSU Alum, General (Ret) Dennis L. Via Appointed To The VSU Board of Visitors

Virginia State University Alum and retired Army General Dennis L. Via has been appointed to the VSU Board of Visitors. Governor Glenn Youngkin made the announcement on Friday, November 10.  Via is a native of Martinsville, VA. He attended Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, where he graduated in May 1980 as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

He retired from the U.S. Army as a 4-Star General and is currently an executive vice president with Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. In this role, he leads firmwide corporate engagement in the Office of the CEO.

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VSU Makes History As The First HBCU In The Country Selected To Host A General Election Presidential Debate

VSU has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate.   

Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate. This is a momentous occasion for VSU, as it is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to host a General Election U.S. Presidential Debate. The debate, scheduled for October 1, 2024, is the second of three scheduled general election presidential debates.   

“We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” said VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide. Our university mantra is “Greater Happens Here,” and we look forward to welcoming the candidates, the Commission on Presidential Debates, and the entire nation to the GREATER at VSU.” 

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Join the Virginia State University Credit Union by opening an account or applying for a car loan.  Whether you're looking to purchase a newer car or refinance the one you have, let the credit union help you with your auto borrowing needs.  There are only 11 HBCU-based credit unions in the country. Consider banking with an African-American financial institution today.  

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