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    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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    CIAA 2024 is right around the corner! Don’t wait until the last minute to get your tickets for the VSU Official CIAA 2024 Alumni Events! Ticket prices are as follows:

    • CIAA All - Alumni Party Ram’s Head Live! - $40 general admission
    • Joint Alumni Gathering - $15 general admission / $20 VIP
    • Official VSU CIAA Meet & Greet - $50

    Please visit giving.vsu.edu/CIAA24 to purchase your tickets today!

    Alumni Weekend 2024

    VSU Alumni Weekend 2024 is scheduled for May 9 through 11, 2024 on the campus of VSU.  The VSU classes ending in 4 and 9 will be in reunion.  The Golden Class of 1974 will be celebrating their 50th year as a VSU graduate. 

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    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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    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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    The VSU Class Coordinator Program comprises a loyal group of alumni representing their individual class years. Class Coordinators are considered University ambassadors who help build a strong connection between classmates and the University.
    Class Coordinators are some of the most valuable volunteers for the University. Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep in touch with VSU classmates and friends. Being a class coordinator is a great way to remain involved after graduation, and you can be as active as your schedule allows.
    Class Coordinators work with the VSU Alumni Office to:
    • Communicate regularly with classmates via letters, calls, emails, or social networking Websites.
    • Keep classmates up-to-date on VSU events and news.
    • Encourage and increase participation in alumni activities such as regional events and reunions.
    • Brainstorm additional ways to keep your class connected.
    • Serve as a reunion planning committee member in your special reunion years.
    • Promote class giving and participation 
    • Provide the University of Institutional Advancement with updated contact information for classmates
    If you want to become a class coordinator, please get in touch with the VSU Alumni Relations Office at (804) 524- 5045 or email alumni@vsu.edu.
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    Virginia State University is pleased to announce that HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has generously pledged $100,000 over five years to the university to establish the Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program. This program aims to provide financial assistance and mentorship to underrepresented students pursuing engineering and related degrees at VSU.

    The Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program will provide much-needed support to students who may face financial barriers. The program will offer scholarships to cover educational expenses, as well as mentorship and internship opportunities with professionals in the engineering industry. This will help students achieve their academic goals and provide them with valuable experience and connections as they enter the workforce.

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    COVID-19 Latest Updates and Information

    Here is the latest information on COVID-19 in Virginia.   Click here for the latest information on COVID-19 in Virginia

    VSU Receives $100,000 Commitment From Newport News Shipbuilding

    Virginia State University is pleased to announce that HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has generously pledged $100,000 over five years to the university to establish the Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program. This program aims to provide financial assistance and mentorship to underrepresented students pursuing engineering and related degrees at VSU.

    The Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program will provide much-needed support to students who may face financial barriers. The program will offer scholarships to cover educational expenses, as well as mentorship and internship opportunities with professionals in the engineering industry. This will help students achieve their academic goals and provide them with valuable experience and connections as they enter the workforce.

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    CIAA Tournament 2024

    CIAA 2024 is right around the corner! Don’t wait until the last minute to get your tickets for the VSU Official CIAA 2024 Alumni Events! Ticket prices are as follows:

    • CIAA All - Alumni Party Ram’s Head Live! - $40 general admission
    • Joint Alumni Gathering - $15 general admission / $20 VIP
    • Official VSU CIAA Meet & Greet - $50

    Please visit giving.vsu.edu/CIAA24 to purchase your tickets today!

    Happy Birthday To All VSU Alumni Born In February

    Here's to another year of good health and happiness. We hope it's a great day!

      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 
      Vote For Mister VSU Christopher Lawrence 
      1. VSU Makes History As The First HBCU In The Country Selected To Host A General Election Presidential Debate
      2. VSU Alum, General (Ret) Dennis L. Via Appointed To The VSU Board of Visitors
      3. Alumni Weekend 2024
      4. Become A VSU Class Coordinator

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