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VSU Makes History As The First HBCU In The Country Selected To Host A General Election Presidential Debate

20 November 2023

VSU has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate.

Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate. This is a momentous occasion for VSU, as it is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to host a General Election U.S. Presidential Debate. The debate, scheduled for October 1, 2024, is the second of three scheduled general election presidential debates.

“We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” said VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide. Our university mantra is “Greater Happens Here,” and we look forward to welcoming the candidates, the Commission on Presidential Debates, and the entire nation to the GREATER at VSU.”

VSU Alum, General (Ret) Dennis L. Via Appointed To The VSU Board of Visitors

16 November 2023

Virginia State University Alum and retired Army General Dennis L. Via has been appointed to the VSU Board of Visitors. Governor Glenn Youngkin made the announcement on Friday, November 10. Via is a native of Martinsville, VA. He attended Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, where he graduated in May 1980 as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

He retired from the U.S. Army as a 4-Star General and is currently an executive vice president with Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. In this role, he leads firmwide corporate engagement in the Office of the CEO.

Alumni Weekend 2024

12 February 2023

VSU Alumni Weekend 2024 is scheduled for May 9 through 11, 2024 on the campus of VSU. The VSU classes ending in 4 and 9 will be in reunion. The Golden Class of 1974 will be celebrating their 50th year as a VSU graduate.

Become A VSU Class Coordinator

12 May 2022

The VSU Class Coordinator Program comprises a loyal group of alumni representing their individual class years. Class Coordinators are considered University ambassadors who help build a strong connection between classmates and the University.

Class Coordinators are some of the most valuable volunteers for the University. Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep in touch with VSU classmates and friends. Being a class coordinator is a great way to remain involved after graduation, and you can be as active as your schedule allows.

Class Coordinators work with the VSU Alumni Office to:

Communicate regularly with classmates via letters, calls, emails, or social networking Websites.
Keep classmates up-to-date on VSU events and news.
Encourage and increase participation in alumni activities such as regional events and reunions.
Brainstorm additional ways to keep your class connected.
Serve as a reunion planning committee member in your special reunion years.
Promote class giving and participation
Provide the University of Institutional Advancement with updated contact information for classmates

If you want to become a class coordinator, please get in touch with the VSU Alumni Relations Office at (804) 524- 5045 or email

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Click here to view the current list of class coordinators by year,

(If you don't see your class year represented, please consider becoming a coordinator)

Apply For A Car Loan At The VSU Credit Union

07 April 2022

Join the Virginia State University Credit Union by opening an account or applying for a car loan. Whether you're looking to purchase a newer car or refinance the one you have, let the credit union help you with your auto borrowing needs. There are only 11 HBCU-based credit unions in the country. Consider banking with an African-American financial institution today.

Click here to visit the VSU Credit Union