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Past National Presidents

Since its establishment in 1889, the Alumni Association has had 38 Past National Presidents, whose names and years of service are listed below. The current immediate past president is Dr. Michael Rainey.

  • 19th Century
     Years Served
    1. N.T. Goldsbery 1889 - 1892
    2. R. L. Fitzgerald 1892 – 1894
    3. J.T. Newsome 1896 – 1899
    4. Josie P. Harris 1899 – 1901
  • 20th Century
     Years Served
    5. C.L. Winfree 1901 - 1902
    6. William H. Hughes 1902 – 1903
    7. Milton T. Bailey 1903 – 1932
    8. Paterson R. Carter 1932 – 1934
    9. Helen Brett Hunter 1934 – 1940
    10. Dr. Samuel A. Madden 1940 – 1944
    11. Walter P. Jefferson 1944 – 1948
    12. Georgia Davis Tyler 1948 – 1950
    13. A. McKee Banks 1950 - 1952
    14. Lullian E. Oliver 1952 – 1954
    15. Reuben Lawson 1954 – 1956
    16. Richard Pegram 1956 – 1958
    17. Sumner Madden 1958 – 1960
    18. C. Shelby Rooks 1960 – 1962
    19. O.R. Johnson 1962 – 1964
    20. Leory T. McAllister 1964 – 1966
    21. James Wynder 1966 - 1968
    22. Mary Parrish 1968 - 1970
    23. Ethel Lowe 1970 - 1972
    24. Sylvester Blue 1972 - 1977
    25. Edward A. Ragland 1977 – 1981
    26. Hon. Jean W. Cunningham 1981 – 1984
    27. Elnora Burton 1984 – 1985
    28. Dr. Mildred Fitzgerald-Johnson 1985 - 1987
    29. Frank Hendrick 1987 – 1990
    30. Dr. Foster B. Miles 1990 - 1993
    31. Anne R. Pollard 1993 – 1996
    32. Marvin Parker 1996 - 1999
  • 21st Century
     Years Served
    33. J. Otis Harris, Jr. 1999 – 2002
    34. Willis E. Gay 2002 – 2006
    35. Charlyne Jackson Fields 2006 – 2010
    36. Ernest Miller 2010 – 2014
    37. Franklin Johnson, Jr. 2014 - 2021
    38. Dr. Michael Rainey 2021 - 2024
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VSUAA Northern Virginia Chapter

Join the VSUAA Northern Virginia Chapter at its next Chapter meeting in September.    

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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter

Travel with us for the Battle of the States Football Game between VSU and NSU on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  

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VSUAA-Prince George's County (MD) Chapter

Get ready to step in style and support a great cause with the VSUAA Prince George’s County (MD) Chapter on August 21, 2025, at 7 PM! All proceeds will go toward scholarships and student services for students at Virginia State University! 

  • Line dance instruction featuring the DMV City Slickerz
  • DJ bringing the heat
  • Refreshments served

 Tickets: $25 – Scan the QR code or click here

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 Let’s dance with a purpose!

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