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Images from Commencement 2024 at the Multipurpose Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Photo Gallery: Trojans receive diplomas in Commencement 2024 ceremonies

Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor May 13, 2024

The Class of 2024 may not have had a ceremony for their high school graduation due to Covid-19, but on Saturday, May 11, they celebrated the end of their undergraduate studies in full pomp and circumstance. Commencement...

Members of Injoy Ministries Jamea Thompson, Sierra Stewart, Zamir Hunley, I’Reail Smith, and Janae Spates recruit new members at the Spring 2024 Org Bazaar held on April 10, 2024, and located at Rogers Stadium parking lot. They are a Christian based ministry seeking to present and represent Christ to all. The students gathered to take photos in front of their table to advertise what they do on campus and for the community.

Spring Fling entices students to celebrate

Nakhii Young, Features Editor April 23, 2024

The Day of Fun this past month created many opportunities for the students to enjoy the warm weather and a beautiful campus. Here are a select few photos from the event. Photo 1: On April 9, 2024, during...

Word On The Hill Podcast - Episode 4

Word On The Hill Podcast – Episode 4

February 23, 2024

Please click on the link to Soundcloud below to listen to the podcast.

Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show

Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor April 5, 2023

On April 5, the Honors College held a fashion show. The fashion show is a part of Honors Week, a week where the Honors College has activities and events for students on campus. Urban Couture and students...

Photo Gallery: International Womens Day celebration

Photo Gallery: International Women’s Day celebration

Anjel-Ali Ormond March 9, 2023

If you walked into Foster Hall any time around 12 p.m. on March 8, you were immediately greeted by students, faculty, and Virginia State community members celebrating —  all while wearing different...

Podcast: On International Womens Day, who inspires you?

Podcast: On International Women’s Day, who inspires you?

March 8, 2023

Please click on the link to Soundcloud below and listen to testimonials from VSU students. Virginia Statesman · International Women's Day

Photo Gallery: Womens Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show

Photo Gallery: Women’s Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor March 1, 2023

On March 1, Women’s Appreciation Month celebrations kicked off with a Talent Show hosted by the Women’s Appreciation Month Committee. So many student organizations and groups showcased their talents,...

Photo Gallery: Black82 opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities

Photo Gallery: ‘Black82’ opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor February 17, 2023

On Feb. 2, Black82, a committee that holds several events during Black History Month at Virginia State, held an opening event at Anderson Auditorium. The event was in a talent show format, with performances...

Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3

Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3

April 22, 2022

Today the students discuss the idea of Earth Day and how much they think about the environment on a daily basis. They also discuss what they see on campus as far as students and how they interact with...

Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2

Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2

April 4, 2022

Virginia Statesman · Word On The Hill Ep 2

Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1

Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1

April 4, 2022

Virginia Statesman · Word On The Hill Ep 1

Founder’s Day message focused on faith

Javay Simms, Contributing Writer March 23, 2022

On March 17, 2022, Founder’s Day guest speaker Dr. Khaalida Forbes spoke to a crowd of students and faculty about the power of faith. Her address took place in the Anderson Turner Auditorium on the campus...

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