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Governor Abigail Spanberger poses with Miss VSU Sarai Findlay and Mister VSU Melvin Cooper, Jr., along with Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier.

Virginia Leaders To Deliver Keynote Speeches

Helaina Ballou, News Editor April 23, 2026

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones have been announced as the commencement speakers for the Virginia State University Spring 2026 commencement ceremony. The ceremony...

Roland Martin addresses a group of people attending the 2026 Leadhership Conference ahead of his broadcast. He spoke to the group in Gateway and urged them to get out and vote on April 21. Staff photo.

Martin Broadcasts At VSU Ahead Of April Vote

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor April 23, 2026

On April 9, 2026, politically outspoken journalist Roland Martin paid a visit to VSU for a live taping of his broadcast show, “Roland Martin Unfiltered.” Martin was joined by several special guests...

Photos from VSU Greek New Membership Presentation.

Virginia State Unleashes The Greeks

Timothy North March 23, 2026

Virginia State University provides many vibrant heartbeats on it’s campus. There is the Trojan Athletics Department, the WooWoos, the Trojan Explosion Marching Band and the Royal Court. And then of course...

Trey Songz Brings Energy To MPC

Trey Songz Brings Energy To MPC

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor March 22, 2026

Trey Songz and Fabolous visited Virginia State University on March 20, 2026, for the Trey Songz Hometown Concert, which celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Trey Songz’s career. Known professionally...

(left to right) Camille Hall and Kristina Piercy sit in a garden on the campus of Hertford College in Oxford.

Students Achieve Study Abroad Experience In Oxford

Kennedy, Mboma November 21, 2025

Students spend most of their screen time scrolling through posts about the upcoming campus events or the latest late-night study sessions. But lately, some students’ feeds have looked a lot more historic....

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