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Standing Committees

  • Alumni Giving Committee

    This committee is responsible for developing plans in conjunction with Virginia State University for increasing alumni giving to both the University and the Association.

  • Awards Committee

    This committee is responsible for developing awards and recognition programs for alumni, faculty, staff, and students of Virginia State University on behalf of the Association. The committee also recommends to the Association’s Board of Directors recipients for special alumni awards.

  • Budget and Finance Committee

    This committee is responsible for planning and developing the Association’s annual budget; maintaining fiscal practices and programs to support the Association’s financial needs; authorizing internal and external audits and bonding procedures; and acting as custodians of the Association’s funds and monitoring spending to be sure that the budget is being adhered to and that funds are not expended without proper authority. The committee also encourages the Association’s thrift and review records of the Financial Secretary and the Treasurer quarterly.

  • Bylaws Committee

    This committee serves as a resource for the Association, its Chapters & Affiliates, and members on questions relating to Bylaws and/or parliamentary procedure. As requested by the Executive Committee, the President, or the membership, the committee is responsible for reviewing and preparing all recommendations for amendment and revision in the proper order for submission to the Board of Directors. The committee is responsible for studying problems concerning the Association Bylaws; interpret bylaw questions; and draft possible amendments and revisions to the bylaws that help implement solutions to problems.

  • Fund Raising Committee

    This committee is responsible for planning and prioritizing the Association’s fundraising goals and for ensuring that these initiatives are in compliance with the University’s and the Association’s fundraising guidelines.

  • Heritage and Archives Committee

    This committee is responsible for gathering, organizing, and maintaining a record of noteworthy news regarding alumni and the Association.

  • Information and Communication Committee

    This committee is responsible for obtaining news and information from chapters, Board Members, and the University to distribute to Association members via various media platforms.

  • Legislative Committee

    This committee oversees legislation, both State and Federal, which may have an effect on the University. The committee also explores and recommends positions that the Association should take on various legislative and/or political issues and secures financial support for Virginia State from local, state, and Federal Government sources.

  • Membership Task Force Committee

    This committee is responsible for developing programs and strategies to increase membership, retain those who are currently active members, establish commitments with previous members, and recruiting new membership and Chapters for the Association.

  • Program Committee

    This committee recommends and plans activities for Homecomings, Alumni Weekend, and other University activities in conjunction with VSU's Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Institutional Advancement.

  • Recruitment Committee

    This committee oversees the Association’s student recruitment program and works cooperatively with Virginia State University’s Student Recruitment Program.

  • Special Committees

    This committee includes Legal Advisory, and other ad hoc committees. The National President is responsible for appointing such special committees as deemed necessary for the proper transaction of the business of 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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Happy Birthday To All VSU Alumni Born In March

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

    Congratulations to VSUAA's New Mr. & Ms. Alumni

    VSU Mr. and Ms. 2025 2027

    Congratulations to VSU alums Maurice Jones, Class of '12, and Marlo Smith, Class of '13, who was recently crowned Mr. & Ms. Alumni 2025-2027 by the VSU Alumni Association.

    The Mr. and Ms. VSU Alumni Scholarship Contest is a fundraising initiative sponsored by the VSU Alumni Association. This year, eight dedicated alumni contestants served as fundraising ambassadors for several weeks to support VSU through the Alumni Association. The contestant who raised the most would be awarded the Mr. or Ms. Alumni title.

    Maurice Jones raised the most among the four Mr. Alumni contestants, collecting $7,360, while Marlo Smith raised $12,153.80 among the four Ms. Alumni contestants.   The eight contestants raised an impressive $45,996.20 in support of tuition assistance for VSU students.  We look forward to the work and contributions our incoming Mr. & Ms. Alumni will make on behalf of VSUAA.

      VSU Mr. and Ms. 2025 20272

    We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to LaTroy Brinkley and Shardaé Holmes, our outgoing first-ever Mr. and Ms. VSU Alumni 2023, for their service and dedication over the past two year  

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