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History of the Logo

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.

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VSU To Become First Public HBCU In Virginia To Offer Masters of Business Administration

17 February 2024

Virginia State University is proud to announce that its College of Business has been approved to offer a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). When the new graduate degree program goes into effect for Fall 2024, VSU will be the first public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Virginia to offer an MBA in Business Administration.

The Master of Business Administration program will be available in both traditional face-to-face and fully online delivery formats, ensuring students benefit from an engaging and flexible learning experience facilitated by the University's faculty.