On March 4th, the Virginia State University film club began their editing process for their first short film of the year. The student lead production team uses their classroom experiences to go through...
On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virginia State University College of Agriculture hosted their 3rd Annual AgFest event that honors the agriculture community.
AgFest 2025 was located...
In Fall 2024, a group of Virginia State University students were temporarily housed at Richard Bland College due to limited on-campus housing.
While VSU strives to accommodate all students, off-campus...
Located in Petersburg, VA, Virginia State University’s campus is in close proximity to the Appomattox River and the serene sights of its’ winding trail. After many generations, the river continues...
At the 50th-anniversary Food Lion CIAA Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Virginia State men’s basketball team celebrated a well-deserved win.
In the exciting finale of the 2025...
The Multipurpose Center was filled with members of the Greek organizations on campus for the men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 29, as the Trojans took on Bowie State.
Although the enthusiasm...
Virginia State University students and faculty gathered in the Multipurpose Center for a mandatory meeting led by President Abdullah on Wednesday, Feb. 5, during which he addressed concerns about financial...
Students here at Virginia State University might see some surprising changes to their tuition in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
The tuition increase comes as a result of the Board of Visitors meeting...
At Virginia State University, students express a wide range of individuality through their clothing choices. Each student incorporates a unique piece, accessory, or item of personal significance that complements...
On Jan. 17, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision, upholding the federal law banning TikTok—a ruling that could reshape the landscape of social media and digital free speech in the United States.
TikTok...
As we close out 2024 the staff at the Virginia Statesman wants to thank all of our readers for following us this fall semester as we bring you stories from our community.
We know that as students you...
With a vibrant online presence that showcases everything from campus life to compelling narratives, Parris Bowles is not just an alumnus of Virginia State University, he’s a beacon of inspiration for...