Virginia Union University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/virginia-union-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. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:57:36 +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 Union University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/virginia-union-university/ 32 32 235275373 Remembering Henry Marsh: From HBCU to First Black Mayor of Richmond https://hbcubuzz.com/104830/remembering-henry-marsh-from-hbcu-to-first-black-mayor-of-richmond/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104830/remembering-henry-marsh-from-hbcu-to-first-black-mayor-of-richmond/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:57:35 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104830 On Jan. 13, 2025, the Richmond community mourned the loss of Henry Marsh, an esteemed alumnus of Virginia Union University.  As Richmond’s first African American mayor, Marsh was a pioneering force who shattered racial barriers and created pathways for future generations. The Richmond, Virginia, native who grew up in a racially divided world was dedicated […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104830/remembering-henry-marsh-from-hbcu-to-first-black-mayor-of-richmond/feed/ 0 104830 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 CIAA Launches Women’s Flag Football at HBCUs https://hbcubuzz.com/102536/ciaa-launches-womens-flag-football-at-hbcus/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102536/ciaa-launches-womens-flag-football-at-hbcus/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:12:08 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102536 The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced the introduction of Women’s Flag Football at seven member institutions, set to debut in Spring 2025. This landmark initiative aims to enhance female participation in sports and aligns with the NCAA’s recognition of women’s flag football as an emerging sport. The universities participating in this pioneering venture include: […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102536/ciaa-launches-womens-flag-football-at-hbcus/feed/ 0 102536 Of Course Applications For HBCUs Are Surging, Here’s Why https://hbcubuzz.com/85959/of-course-applications-for-hbcus-are-surging-heres-why/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:23:38 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85959 There has been a recent increase in enrollment and applications at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). According to a report from HBCU Connect on July 5, the growing trend of Black students pursuing higher education in Black spaces has been driven by several factors. Schools such as Hampton University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union […]

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]]> 85959 Bronny James Works Out With HBCU Coach During NBA Draft Combine https://hbcubuzz.com/85278/bronny-james-works-out-with-hbcu-coach-during-nba-draft-combine/ Wed, 15 May 2024 13:35:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85278 During the NBA Draft Combine on Monday, USC Trojans Guard, Bronny James demonstrated a strong three-point shooting ability while being mentored by an HBCU coach chosen to assist at the Chicago event this week. According to HBCU Gameday, James completed a shooting drill, making 19 out of 25 shots from behind the three-point line. Although […]

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]]> 85278 Northern Virginia Officials Are Trying To Bring An HBCU To The Region https://hbcubuzz.com/76346/northern-virginia-officials-are-trying-to-bring-an-hbcu-to-the-region/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:45:17 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=76346 Norfolk State University and Virginia State University are upstanding HBCUs in the state of Virginia, but for some Northern Virginia area officials, they are too far. Learn more in the article by Laura Scudder at Northern Virginia Magazine below. The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is pushing for an HBCU satellite campus in NoVA, which […]

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]]> 76346 HBCU Madden Tournament Finalists Granted Super Bowl LVI Tickets, Job Shadowing, And Other Opportunities https://hbcubuzz.com/75300/hbcu-madden-tournament-finalists-granted-super-bowl-lvi-tickets-job-shadowing-and-other-opportunities/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:13:11 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=75300 This year’s big game, Super Bowl LVI, is coming up February 13, 2022. But for a select few HBCU students, it’s all about what’s happening before the game that matters most: the second annual Madden NFL 22 x HBCU Tournament! The NFL has been very intentional about efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within […]

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]]> 75300 Virginia Union University Wins First-Ever Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off https://hbcubuzz.com/74278/virginia-union-university-wins-first-ever-chris-paul-hbcu-tip-off/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:13:49 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=74278 Virginia Union University won over first Winston-Salem State University in the inaugural Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off! Get the full story from Mia Berry at The Undefeated below. In a close showdown between Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) rivals, Virginia Union took home the early-season victory, defeating reigning CIAA champion Winston-Salem State 59-55 to win the […]

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]]> 74278 VUU Alumnus Nadarius Clark Makes History Two Ways With Virginia House Of Delegates Win https://hbcubuzz.com/74017/vuu-alumnus-nadarius-clark-makes-history-two-ways-with-virginia-house-of-delegates-win/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:12:48 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=74017 Virginia Union University graduate Nadarius Clark has made history both as a Black man and as a young man by winning the seat of the 79th District House of Delegates. According to 13NewsNow, “Clark is officially the youngest Democratic delegate in all of the Commonwealth’s history to be elected to the General Assembly. He is also […]

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]]> 74017 Historical Marker To Be Dedicated To Fisk University’s First Black President https://hbcubuzz.com/73868/historical-marker-to-be-dedicated-to-fisk-universitys-first-black-president/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:29:49 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=73868 Dr. Charles Spurgeon Johnson, a student of Virginia Union University, and Fisk University‘s first black president, will be honored this weekend! Get the full story on an upcoming state historical marker in Virginia from news station WCYB. Two state historical markers issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will be dedicated in Bristol – […]

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