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VSU is a public, land-grant HBCU in Chesterfield, VA (south of Richmond, VA), with more than 5000 students. VSU is Virginia’s most affordable 4-year University.
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Breaking News!!! We have been selected as one of the 2024 Presidential Debate sites. We are honored to serve as the first HBCU to host a General Election U.S. Presidential Debate.
#GreaterHappensHere
#VSUDebate24
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Happening Right Now! Our Trojan Explosion Marching Band is serenading guests at the White House! We are proud of the Greater opportunities afforded to our Trojans! VSU:
#GreaterHappensHere
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Only on the campus of Virginia State University, will you experience lessons inside and outside the classroom like this!
@makolaabdullah
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I was walking around Virginia State & the President of the school just embarrassed me..😭🏀
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BREAKING NEWS: Our Trojan Explosion Marching Band will travel to the White House on Monday. The VSU band will provide the musical backdrop as guests arrive for the Black History Month Program. This is the first time a university band has been chosen to perform for this event.
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Virginia State University (VSU) has received the largest single donor gift in the 138-year history of the University. Author and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted VSU $30 Million.
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Virginia State University Graduates thank their supporters who they “Never Would Have Made It” without. Congratulations Trojans!
#HailState
#VSU20
#VSU21
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Shout Out to the liveliest Sign Language Interpreter during today's Commencement Ceremony… Sis understood the assignment!
#HailState
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VSU President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah has been selected by the White House to serve on the President’s Board of Advisors (PBA) on HBCUs. The PBA helps to ensure the highest-quality education, increase opportunities for funding, and ensure the transformative work of HBCUs.
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Today, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the VSU Dean, Dr. Derrick Scott, to the National Board of Education Sciences. Dr. Scott, a VSU alum, is the Dean of the VSU College of Natural and Health Sciences. Greater Happens Here!
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Join us in welcoming Coach Nadine Domond to the Land of Troy. Today, she was introduced as VSU’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
#greaterhappenshere
#GreaterAtVSU
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Congratulations to Dr. Zoe Spencer, a VSU professor of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice, nominated for an EMMY as writer for “Say Her Name - School of Thought” spoken word poem.
#VSUExcellence
🧡💙 : “Say Her Name - School of Thought.”
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We are proud to sponsor a VSU-themed race car for history-making, Black, NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth. The 20-year-old will drive the VSU car at Richmond Raceway on Saturday. He is one of only three Black drivers currently racing nationally in a NASCAR series.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Our Trojan Football team moves to 6-0 while spoiling Bowie State's Homecoming with a 44-16 victory! Meet your Undefeated Trojans in Rogers Stadium on October 14 at 2PM for HOMECOMING!!!
#GreaterHappensHere
#HailState
#VSUHC23
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Thank You Dr. Abdullah for SEVEN exemplary years of service to VSU. Under your leadership, we will continue to make GREATER HAPPEN HERE!
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COMING SOON❗️ Here’s a sneak peak at what the Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons building will look like. The new 3-story facility will include 40+ classrooms, 110+ offices, a swimming pool, gymnasium, theatre, exhibition gallery and more.
For more, go to
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We are calling for IMMEDIATE ACTION!!!
Our Women’s soccer team recently experienced racial incidents while competing at Guilford College. Full details are in the link below!….
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Former Virginia State University (VSU) Dean of the College of Agriculture, Dr. Jewel (Hairston) Bronaugh has been nominated to serve as the new Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by President-elect Joe Biden.
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We are saddened to mourn the loss of beloved VSU GREAT and CIAA Hall-of-Famer, Harold Deane, Sr. Coach Deane, an alumnus, professor, coach and role model, impacted the lives of VSU students for almost 50 years. His GREATER LEGACY will forever dwell in the Land of Troy!
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Congratulations Trojan, Glenda N. Cox. Cox, a VSU Mass Comm graduate, won an Emmy for her work as Executive Producer on Lizzo’s Watch Out For the Big Grrrls, which won Best Competition Series. Greater "Graduates" Happen Here!
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Check out the start-up work on the VSU car that will be driven in next weekend's NASCAR race. Stay tuned for the FULL reveal!
#GreaterHappensHere
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Check out this vantage point of VSU where “Greater Happens Here.” We’re ready to welcome our Trojans back to the Land of Troy! 🧡💙
#GreaterAtVSU
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Today we honor 2 of our Fallen Trojans. The lives of Mr. Mathew Gibbs & Ms. Adrionna West will forever be remembered, as their presence will dwell in the Land of Troy for eternity. Forever Trojans! Forever Loved!
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Breaking News!!!
Our Trojan Explosion Marching Band has been named best DII band in the country & will compete in ESPN’s Band of the Year. Follow the link for the full story.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Wishing you all a GREATER semester here at Virginia State University!
#GreaterHappensHere
#GreaterAtVSU
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BREAKING RECORDS‼️ We are excited to share this is our second straight year of record-high enrollment numbers. The fall 2022-23 class was our largest class of new students in more than 30 years.
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THIS is how WE do it!! Commencement 2022: A Lovely Day at VSU. GREATER "EVERYTHING" Happens Here.
#GreaterAtVSU
Watch the full video at
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Our staff celebrating the end of another GREATER semester. Happy Summer, Trojans!
#GreaterHappensHere
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On behalf of Virginia State University, we would like to wish our 14th President Dr.
@MakolaAbdullah
a very happy birthday!
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GREATER OPPORTUNITIES! Today, members of our VSU family welcomed the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris to Virginia after she landed at the Richmond International Airport.
#GreaterHappensHere
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The 2023 VSU vs NSU Battle OF The States Giving Challenge found its glory in the Land of Troy. Our Trojan Nation raised over $319,000, and a 33-24 victory on the gridiron made way for the Big State clean sweep!
#HailState
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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS BLACK WOMEN IN CAMPUS BUILDINGS RENAMING
The building formerly known as Vawter Hall is now named Lula Johnson Hall for Virginia State Alumna, Lula Johnson who was the first Black woman to graduate from the University.
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Virginia State University has recognized Joy Watson and Blaise Davenport as Class of 2023 Co-Valedictorian. This is the first time in university history that two females, both STEM majors, have received this academic honor. Congratulations Joy and Blaise!
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Today, 73 people became American Citizens at VSU. Our University became the first HBCU ever to host a naturalization ceremony.
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The Trojan Family is saddened by the news of our beloved faculty member and VSU Alumni Mr. DeAndrea Neal, '96 passing. Please see the university's sentiment below.
Forever in our hearts. 🕊️🧡💙
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We salute Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman confirmed to the United State Supreme Court. Recognizing GREATER HERstory!
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On behalf of Virginia State University we would like to wish our 14th President,
@makolaabdullah
a very Happy Birthday!
#HailState
🧡💙
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Troy finally got some melanin! We love to see it! 😍🤎 what do we should name our new woman Trojan Mascot?!
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It is
#TrojanTuesday
and we CANNOT get over how cute these future Trojan twins are!!!! 😍🥰😍🥰😍
#HailState
#VSUTransforms
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#VSU38
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EXCITING NEWS: VSU is partnering with with Tech Giant, Apple in a $30M Racial Equity and Justice Initiative to bring coding and creativity to our community. Support from Apple may include iPad and Mac labs, opportunities for student jobs and scholarships, and funding for staff.
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Taking GREATER on the road… VSU style! Unveiling our brand-new motor coaches. What do you think?
#VSUPride
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Check out our new billboard at Richmond International Airport. VSU: Greater Happens Here.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Tassels have officially been turned! Congratulations Class of 2021!
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Something GREATER is off Exit 54 on I-95!!! Our logo is now on the exit sign. VSU: GREATER Happens Here!
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Congratulations on the big win on the first home game of our newly added Women's lacrosse program.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Roger stadium upgrades to include an improved turf field and new track! Greater Happens Here!
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Trojans, This is E-P-I-C! University Avenue now tells OUR story “VSU Greater Happens Here” Check out our new ENORMOUS street mural!
#GreaterAtVSU
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Today, we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of our esteemed president,
@makolaabdullah
. We are grateful for his 5 successful years of service to VSU. We look forward to what lies ahead for our "Home On The Hill" under his dynamic leadership. Thank you, Dr. Abdullah.
#HailState
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🔹BIG NEWS🔸 We are excited to share that our President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah has signed a contract extension that will keep him here through 2029. Greater Happens Here!
For a list of his greater work for VSU, go to ….
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Virginia State University would like to thank
@TheShadeRoom
and followers for voting VSU for the Shade Room Scholarship.
#HailState
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Congratulations to the VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band for being chosen to participate in the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands!
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Congratulations on this historic win for Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan, the first African American woman from Virginia to be elected to Congress.
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On Saturday, 72-year-old Sonia Jackson will receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She will be first graduate of VSU’s first fully online degree program. Her husband & grandma both attended VSU so she started with the knowledge that Greater Happens Here!
#GreaterAtVSU
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Happy Founders Day Trojans! Today, we recognize our founder Alfred W. Harris, who founded the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1882. We celebrate 141 years of
#GreaterAtVSU
.
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Meet graduating senior, Mofolake Odubonojo. She overcame a traumatic burn accident, immigrated to the U.S. from Nigeria, & maintained a full-time job while in school. This weekend, she will graduate with a 4.0 GPA and plans to pursue a Ph.D. She is proof that
#GreaterHappensHere
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Don't miss our first home football game of the season ON OUR NEW TURF FIELD! 😍 Our Trojans take on Bluefield State University tomorrow at 6 PM.
#HailState
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The yard is already looking like
#SomethingGreaterOnTheHill
! 😍😍
#Homecoming2022
is in full effect.
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We are excited to announce an initiative to assist our employees with up to $10,000 toward buying a home as a show of our willingness to invest in our faculty, staff, and local community.
For more, visit .
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Unity among HBCUs is invaluable. Therefore VSU and our President
@makolaabdullah
would like to say congratulations to Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston on her inauguration as the 7th president of
@NorfolkState
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#HailState
#GreaterHappensHere
#GreaterAtVSU
#BeholdTheGreenAndGold
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Today, 20-year-old NASCAR driver, Rajah Caruth visited Virginia State University. He met with President Abdullah who shared words of wisdom and wished him luck. We are excited to have him drive the VSU themed car in tomorrow’s historic race at Richmond Raceway.
#GreaterAtVSU
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The hooding has been completed and the tassels have been turned. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!!
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We are excited to announce that we will receive $2.2M in federal funding to further improve internet access and reliability on the Virginia State University campus.
For details about the project, go to .
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Meet VSU senior, Aaliyah Duah, named a 2023 “McDonald’s Change Leader!” She will receive $20,000 for her company Financial Revolution which assists in creating generational wealth in the black community. Congratulations Aaliyah! Greater Change Leaders Happen Here! 🧡💙
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Loving this new view in front of the campus bookstore! 😍 The new ‘Greater Happens Here’ mural stretches from Foster Hall down to this spot.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Today, VSU Alum, Charles Hamilton was promoted to the rank of General. General Hamilton also assumed command of the Army Materiel Command (AMC). We are one of the only universities in the country to produce TWO 4-star generals.
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Our Trojans will be on national TV this year for our Homecoming Game. Save the date: October 8, 2022 at 4pm! More details to come.
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It’s a new day at VSU! 😍 Our very popular outdoor basketball court received a facelift with a NEW seating area, NEW surface, and NEW basketball goals!
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This is how we kick off the semester in the Land of Troy. Let the countdown to the semester begin.
#GreaterAtVSU
#GreaterHappensHere
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This just happened. "Play" of the duo "Kid N Play" just appeared on "The Talk" sporting a VSU Sweater! By the way, he is a visiting professor on campus this semester. It just keeps getting GREATER GreaterHappensHERE!!!
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The Virginia State University community continues to mourn the loss of DeAndrea Neal, also known as “Coach Neal.” 🕊🧡💙
Read More:
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Our state of the art scoreboard is going up! Our new field is complete! Our team is getting ready. TROJANS 🗣️ Are you ready for some football? 💙🧡🏈
First home game: Sep. 9th.
#GreaterAtVSU
#GreaterHappensHere
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You might notice a new addition on your way in to campus. This is the back of our NEW softball scoreboard/digital entrance sign. We saw your comments during our Mental Health Awareness fair and maybe our next message posted here should be “don’t step on the Trojan head!” 😉
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VSU Sociology Professor Dr. Zoe Spencer sheds light on recent Emmy award for "Say Her Name" video and the inspiration behind the passionate spoken-word piece.
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THE WINNING TEAM❗️ Congratulations to our VSU Men's Track and Field Team on winning The CIAA outdoor track championship!!
#HailState
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Meet Graduating Senior, Kyle Jacobs. Throughout his youth, he moved around, was in and out of foster care, the juvenile detention system, abusive environments, and homelessness. But, he found his
#GreaterAtVSU
! Now, he is heading to Columbia University on a FULL SCHOLARSHIP!
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Join us live now on as we celebrate the graduating class of 2022!
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As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we celebrate Dr. Valerie K. Brown. Dr. Brown is one of the few women to ever hold the title of Rector of the Virginia State University Board of Visitors and she is a VSU Alum! Trojan Girls Rock!
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Our President will be live on MSNBC with Rev. Al Sharpton at 5:30 pm today. Tune in as they discuss the upcoming Presidential Debate on our campus.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Our VSUGC has arrived safely in Europe. This year’s tour includes a performance at the Vatican. Best wishes to them as they represent the GREATER AT VSU abroad.
#GreaterHappensHere
#Since1882
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UPDATE: Check out our new Homecoming 2022 theme: “Something GREATER on the Hill”. Join us October 2-8, 2022. Reminder, the 4pm game is nationally televised. Make plans to return to “SOMETHING GREATER ON THE HILL” Homecoming 2022.
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Sneak Peak: Getting Ready to Welcome Back our Trojans. Our new temporary Annexes will provide an additional 268 beds on campus. 💙🧡
#GreaterHappensHere
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President
@makolaabdullah
delivers donuts to the polls this morning, encouraging the Trojan community to get out and VOTE!
#HailState
#VOTE
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VSU Graduates the stage is set and the seats are socially distanced.
The VSU Community is honored to celebrate the resilient Class of 2020 and 2021 this Sunday, May 23, at 9am at Rogers Stadium.
#HailState
#VSU20
#VSU21
🎓🧡💙
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VSU Announces Spring 2021 Commencement Speaker as Attorney, Political Activist, and Culture Commentator, Angela Rye, Esq. for the Spring Commencement Ceremony held on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
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MOVE IN DAY! 🗣️
Help us welcome our new Trojans, the class of 2027, to the Land of Troy. Send them well wishes or share your best advice for them in the comments! ⬇️🧡💙
#GreaterAtVSU
#GreaterHappensHere
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To the Graduating Class of 2020, we know that you miss taking senior photos! We miss seeing you! So we thought we would bring campus to you!!! Tag us with any location request, more photos to come!
#VSU20
#HailState
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Our newest TROJANS are prepared and ready to embark on their journey of GREATER! With more than 1,400 students, this Class of 2028 embodies the spirit of HAIL STATE!!!
#GreaterHappensHere
#Since1882
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Today, our President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah was appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a new member of the USDA/1890 Task Force. This Task Force seeks to strengthen the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Ready for our “Back Home On The Hill” Homecoming? Here’s a sneak peak at what you can expect this year!
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Even the thumbnail illustrates the illustrious cross up by President
@makolaabdullah
. The campus of Virginia State University, produces phenomenal creative minds such as
@ifyouwereafo
and the roommates
@Davonstephens_
@younolando
.
#HailState
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What’s better than one new scoreboard? Two. What’s better than two? Three. Stay tuned for the Rogers Stadium update.
#GreaterHappensHere
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Join us in celebrating 8 YEARS of GREATER with Dr. Makola M. Abdulllah.
#GreaterAtVSU
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Our Officer Bruce Foster received an unexpected visit from Virginia Governor, Glenn Youngkin. We continue to ask for your prayers and support as Officer Foster looks ahead to recovery.
#TrojanStrong
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This week, President Dr. Makola Abdullah represented all HBCUs in Washington, DC advocating for NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness state legislation at the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Congressional Hearing.
#GreaterAtVSU
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A win for one HBCU is a win for ALL HBCUs! Congratulations
@Norfolkstate
!
#HBCUnity
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Last night was HUGE for HBCU Basketball! 🏀⛹🏾 We wanna give a special shoutout to 🔰
@Norfolkstate
and
@TexasSouthern
♥️🔥for having their way in the NCAA
#MarchMadness
tournament!
#HBCUBUZZ
#NCAATournament
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Today, Greater Happened Here with the groundbreaking ceremony for the NEW Harris Hall. The will be the LARGEST building ever constructed on the VSU Campus! Coming in Summer 2024!
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