Virginia State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/virginia-state-university/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:29:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Virginia State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/virginia-state-university/ 32 32 235275373 ​HBCU Alumna Returns as Associate Vice President for Athletics https://hbcubuzz.com/104861/hbcu-alumna-returns-as-associate-vice-president-for-athletics/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104861/hbcu-alumna-returns-as-associate-vice-president-for-athletics/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104861 Virginia State University has appointed Tiffani-Dawn Sykes as the new associate vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Sykes, an alumna, brings over 20 years of experience in college sports to her alma mater. “I am honored to return to Virginia State University, where Greater Happens Here, as the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics,” said Sykes. […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104861/hbcu-alumna-returns-as-associate-vice-president-for-athletics/feed/ 0 104861 Virginia State University’s Azurest South Designated as National Historic Landmark https://hbcubuzz.com/104064/virginia-state-universitys-azurest-south-designated-as-national-historic-landmark/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104064/virginia-state-universitys-azurest-south-designated-as-national-historic-landmark/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104064 Virginia State University is celebrating a momentous achievement. Its Alumni House, Azurest South, has been designated one of the nation’s newest National Historic Landmarks. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the designation, which recognizes 19 new NHL designations for their historical and architectural significance. “This is a proud moment for Virginia State University […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104064/virginia-state-universitys-azurest-south-designated-as-national-historic-landmark/feed/ 0 104064 Virginia State University Extends Head Coach Henry Frazier III’s Contract https://hbcubuzz.com/103947/virginia-state-university-extends-head-coach-henry-frazier-iiis-contract/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103947/virginia-state-university-extends-head-coach-henry-frazier-iiis-contract/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103947 Virginia State University has announced a five-year contract extension for head football coach Dr. Henry Frazier III following a successful season that brought the Trojans back to championship contention. In his three seasons at the helm, Dr. Frazier has led the Trojans to a commendable 21-10 overall record, including an impressive 6-1 mark in CIAA […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103947/virginia-state-university-extends-head-coach-henry-frazier-iiis-contract/feed/ 2 103947 A Look at the Top Ten Endowed HBCUs https://hbcubuzz.com/103913/a-look-at-the-top-ten-endowed-hbcus/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103913/a-look-at-the-top-ten-endowed-hbcus/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:15:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103913 With record investments supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the future of HBCUs looks brighter than ever as their endowments grow to support education and community. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have experienced an unprecedented year of funding, bolstered by significant investment from the Biden-Harris administration. Thanks to enhanced endowments and state support, these institutions […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103913/a-look-at-the-top-ten-endowed-hbcus/feed/ 1 103913 HBCU Weekly Football Scoreboard: Week 15 https://hbcubuzz.com/103606/hbcu-weekly-football-scoreboard-week-15/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103606/hbcu-weekly-football-scoreboard-week-15/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:04:43 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103606 Championship Week Recap As we wrap up the final week of the HBCU football season, tension and excitement have peaked. With only two teams left standing in the championship spotlight, every play mattered as they vied for the ultimate title.  Valdosta St. Blazers 49, Virginia Union Panthers 14 Virginia Union University edged out Virginia State […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103606/hbcu-weekly-football-scoreboard-week-15/feed/ 0 103606 HBCU Launches First Accredited MSW Program in Trauma-Informed Care  https://hbcubuzz.com/103413/hbcu-launches-first-accredited-msw-program-in-trauma-informed-care/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103413/hbcu-launches-first-accredited-msw-program-in-trauma-informed-care/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103413 Virginia State University proudly announces a historic milestone for its academic community: the Master of Social Work program received full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. This remarkable achievement positions VSU as the first Historically Black College or University in the nation to offer a CSWE-accredited MSW program that specializes in trauma-informed care. […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103413/hbcu-launches-first-accredited-msw-program-in-trauma-informed-care/feed/ 1 103413 Virginia State University Appoints Felicia Johnson as Interim Athletic Director https://hbcubuzz.com/103130/virginia-state-university-appoints-felicia-johnson-as-interim-athletic-director/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103130/virginia-state-university-appoints-felicia-johnson-as-interim-athletic-director/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:56:14 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103130 Virginia State University has officially appointed Felicia Johnson as its interim athletic director, effective immediately. With 17 years of distinguished leadership in college athletic administration, Johnson brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to student success to this key position. Having joined VSU in 2021, Johnson previously served as the senior associate athletic director […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103130/virginia-state-university-appoints-felicia-johnson-as-interim-athletic-director/feed/ 0 103130 VSU Mourns the Loss of Beloved Associate VP for Athletics, Peggy Davis https://hbcubuzz.com/102604/vsu-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-associate-vp-for-athletics-peggy-davis/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102604/vsu-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-associate-vp-for-athletics-peggy-davis/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:05:22 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102604 Virginia State University is in mourning following the passing of Mrs. Peggy Davis, the associate vice president for athletics, who died this week. With over 27 years of dedicated service to the university, Mrs. Davis left an indelible mark on VSU’s Athletics Department. She is recognized for her compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to student-athletes. […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102604/vsu-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-associate-vp-for-athletics-peggy-davis/feed/ 0 102604 VSU Homecoming Gospel Concert Set to Feature Norfolk and NCAT Choirs https://hbcubuzz.com/102197/vsu-homecoming-gospel-concert-set-to-feature-norfolk-and-ncat-choirs/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102197/vsu-homecoming-gospel-concert-set-to-feature-norfolk-and-ncat-choirs/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:15:16 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102197 Virginia State University is gearing up for an inspiring celebration as it announces the highly anticipated Homecoming Gospel Concert. This event will feature the university’s renowned Gospel Chorale alongside the gospel choirs from Norfolk State University and North Carolina A&T University. It will occur on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Daniel Gymnasium, starting at 4:00 PM.  […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102197/vsu-homecoming-gospel-concert-set-to-feature-norfolk-and-ncat-choirs/feed/ 0 102197 Team Harris-Walz Launches HBCU Homecoming Tour Across Battleground States https://hbcubuzz.com/101783/team-harris-walz-launches-hbcu-homecoming-tour-across-battleground-states/ https://hbcubuzz.com/101783/team-harris-walz-launches-hbcu-homecoming-tour-across-battleground-states/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:32:13 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86912 With less than 40 days until election day, the Harris-Walz campaign is launching an HBCU Homecoming Tour across battleground states.

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