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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TROJAN SPIRIT
Trojan spirit is the difference between VSU just being a school and it being our school. See why we love VSU.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
The Alumni of VSU have achieved outstanding success in countless fields of endeavor. Learn more about some of VSU's most notable alumni.
ALUMNI AUTHORS
The Alumni Association celebrates the writing, research, and publishing of our alumni authors and poets. Check out what's on the alumni author's bookshelf.
The Virginia State University "Trojan 10 Under 10" award program recognizes the achievements of alumni who earned their first VSU degree (undergraduate or graduate) within the last 10 years. From teachers and thinkers to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk-takers, and dreamers, our young alumni are changing lives and making an impact. To honor their accomplishments, nominate a recent graduate for the VSU "Trojan 10 Under 10."
Criteria
Earned their first VSU degree (undergraduate or graduate) from VSU within the past 10 years (May 2014 – May 2025).
Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with VSU
Made important contributions to their community through service
Made an impact and reached remarkable success in their profession
Who Will Rise to the Occasion and Claim the Title of Mr. or Ms. VSU Alumni?
The stage is set. The spotlight is on. This is your chance to cement your legacy and shine as the pride of our alumni community! The title is yours to claim--are you ready?
For more details, please join us for a virtual interest meeting on November 20th at 7 PM. (See Zoom link below)
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Zoom Meeting Details.
Mr. and Ms. Alumni Contest
Time: Nov 20, 2024, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
In celebration of the rich marching band history at Virginia State University and Homecoming 2024, you are encouraged to participate in the Trojan Explosion 40 for Forty Campaign. Donate a gift in support of scholarships for deserving band students. You are being asked to donate $40 or multiples thereof for the number of years that the band has been known as the Trojan Explosion, the name given to the band in 1984 by Mr. Harold "Big Whistle" Haughton, Band Director Emeritus.
If you are a former band member or VSC/VSU alumnus, love to watch and hear our marching band perform, or want to help a student attend and graduate from VSU or all of the above, we ask for your support. Any amount given will be appreciated as we seek to raise an additional $40,000 for scholarships.
The campaign will include monthly contests, challenges, recognitions, and prize drawings.
VSUAA President Laurie Carpenter recently met with campus leaders representing SGA, Staff Senate, Faculty Senate, and President Abdullah. Engagement and collaboration are in the works!
