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History of the Logo

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During the early years of Virginia State University, the school’s mascot was known by several names, including the “Bearcats” and the “Hilltoppers.” It was not until 1936 that the University adopted the Trojan as its official school mascot.

Although no exact date or designer can be identified, the Virginia State University Alumni Association adopted the following logo sometime in the late 1960s or early 1970s, as the visual symbol of its distinct identity and history. The logo depicts a Trojan Warrior in true fighting form standing in a chariot and carrying a staff announcing the arrival of the fighting men and women of Troy.

The logo reflects an attempt by the Alumni Association to combine the best of both worlds by remaining true to the “Trojan” depicted in Greek tradition and the pride of being the loyal sons and daughters of Africa. In November 1998, the logo was modified by the Association’s Board of Directors to include a seal around the Trojan to emphasize the full name of the Alumni Association and the date of its incorporation. In 2007, the Board of Directors officially adopted the logo for official use by all active chapters within the Association.

VSU 2025 Football Schedule

The 2025 Football Schedule has been announced and highlighted by four home games. The Trojans start on the road against Barton College on a Thursday night, August 28, at 7 pm. The following week, the team will travel to rival Norfolk State, under the leadership of new coach Michael Vick, on September 6. After the bye week, they will play two away conference games, one against Winston-Salem State and one against Fayetteville State.

On October 4, Johnson C. Smith will travel to Rogers Stadium for the first home game, Military & First Responders Appreciation Day, and Family & Friends Weekend. After a trip to Bowie State, the Trojans play three straight at home against Elizabeth City State (Oct. 18), Bluefield State (Oct. 25), and Lincoln (Nov. 1) before finishing the season against Virginia Union on November 8. Elizabeth City State will be Faculty and Staff Appreciation, Bluefield State will be Homecoming, and Lincoln will be Senior Day. All home games will start at 2 pm unless televised by HBCU Go, which will start at 1 pm. The HBCU Go TV schedule will be released at a later date.

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