Annual Awards

Alumni Awards

Each year, the Alumni Association offers a number of awards to individuals and chapters who have positively impacted the University, the Alumni Association, and the community at large. Nominations for candidates are solicited from members and active chapters within the Association. Annual Awards include the prestigious Alumnus of the Year Award, the Chapter of the Year Award, the Chapter President of the Year Award, and the Board Member of the Year Award. Recognition of awards takes place during the University’s Annual Alumni Weekend & Commencement celebration held in May of each year.

2023 Alumni Award Winners

Congratulations!

H. Jackson-Conrad
Alumnus of the Year

Award criteria for the highest honor bestowed upon alumni by the VSU Alumni Association.

Triange Area Chapter
Chapter of the Year

Award criteria for the highest honor bestowed upon active alumni chapters

D. Snead
Chapter President of the Year

Award criteria for the highest honor bestowed upon Alumni Chapter Presidents

Board Member of the Year

Award criteria for the highest honor bestowed upon VSUAA Board members.

H. Thompson
Young Trojan Award

Award criteria for the highest honor bestowed upon young alumni

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Orange & Blue Trojan Award

Award criteria for the highest honor bestowed to VSU graduates of a particular timeframe for their outstanding leadership.   

Nomination Forms

Due: Friday, March 15, 2024

VSU Receives $100,000 Commitment From Newport News Shipbuilding

Virginia State University is pleased to announce that HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has generously pledged $100,000 over five years to the university to establish the Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program. This program aims to provide financial assistance and mentorship to underrepresented students pursuing engineering and related degrees at VSU.

The Newport News Shipbuilding Scholars Program will provide much-needed support to students who may face financial barriers. The program will offer scholarships to cover educational expenses, as well as mentorship and internship opportunities with professionals in the engineering industry. This will help students achieve their academic goals and provide them with valuable experience and connections as they enter the workforce.

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