Virginia State University

After 43 Years, Dr. William Harvey of Hampton University Announces Retirement

December 24, 2020

He began as President of one of the most storied Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America in 1978. On December 15, Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey announced his retirement after 43 years, effective June 30, 2022. ... read more »

Black Fact of the Day: Monday, December 14, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365

December 14, 2020

John Mercer Langston, the 1st dean of the law school at Howard and 1st president of what is now Virginia State University, was born, 1829. ... read more »

Black Fact of the Day: Dec. 14, 2019- Brought to you by Black365

December 14, 2019

John Mercer Langston, the 1st dean of the law school at Howard and 1st president of what is now Virginia State University, was born, 1829. ... read more »

Virginia Educator Wins 2019 National Teacher of the Year

May 9, 2019

His classroom is a collaborative partnership between himself and his students and is anchored in him providing a civic centered education ... read more »

Ciee Launches Social Media Campaign Celebrating the Brilliance of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows and The Benefits of Studying Abroad

January 14, 2019

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) launched a social media campaign - #CIEEmpower #MSInspirational #FrederickDouglassGlobalFellows - to share the personal reflections of 20 extraordinary students who have studied abroad in the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship program, which is sponsored jointly by CIEE and the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions. ... read more »