10 Reasons To Join

  1. Membership in the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connection to our beloved Alma Mater.

  2. Membership gives you the honor and privilege of giving back to an institution that gave you so much as a student.

  3. Joining the Association is a great networking resource -- both personally and professionally.

  4. Membership will provide you a voice in the overall direction of the Alumni Association, which ultimately helps shape the University's future.

  5. Joining allows you to play a key role in recruiting top students to the University. The Alumni Association works very closely with the University's Admissions Office.

  6. Membership will keep you connected and informed on the latest happenings of the Association and the University.

  7. Joining the Association will give you a sense of unity and the opportunity to stay connected to your fellow alumni.

  8. The Association promotes great alumni events through its local chapters for your enjoyment.

  9. Joining will provide you a voice in who receives Association Awards such as the prestigious Alumnus of the Year, Chapter of the Year, President of the Year, and Board Member of the Year Awards.

  10. It makes Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Alumni involvement enhances the value of a Virginia State University degree.

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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