Join/Renew Your VSUAA Membership Today! |
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Membership in the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connection back to Virginia State University.
As an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences, and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Show your Trojan pride by joining or renewing your membership with the Virginia State University Alumni Association today!
VSUAA Membership Categories
The Virginia State University Alumni Association currently offers three types of membership. These include Annual, Associate, and Life and are described in detail below.
Annual Membership - $30.00 per year
Designated for those individuals who attended Virginia State, or any of its previous designations. Membership is FREE for New Graduates following their first year after graduation.
Associate Membership - $30.00 per year
Designated for those individuals who did not attend Virginia State or any of its previous designations, but have an interest in advancing the goals of the University through the Alumni Association.
Edward A. Ragland Life Membership - $750.00
Conferred to those individuals who meet the qualifications in one of the above membership designations and have submitted an application and have paid the $750.00 fee for Life Membership. A subscribing life member is an individual making payments towards life membership.
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Note: Local chapter dues varies with each VSUAA chapter and are in addition to the National membership dues of $30. If you are joining through a local chapter we encourage you to pay your national dues through the local chapter. |
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As of 9/2/2022, 2,045,387 have tested positive for COVID-19 (confirmed), and symptomatic with known exposure to COVID-19 (probable). Of the 2,045,387 cases, 55,366 have been hospitalized with 21,463 deaths.
Vaccine Summary:
Total Doses Administered - 16,607,411
- People Vaccinated With at least One Dose - 7,091,043 (82.5%)
- People Fully Vaccinated - 6,222,642 (72.4%)
- People Vaccinated With Booster/Third Dose - 3,705,638
Trusted sources
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We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of our Fallen Trojans. May our prayers help ease the pain of loss and serve as comfort during this difficult time.
Whenever you learn of the passing of a fellow Trojan, please help keep the Alumni Association and the University informed by sending an email to the following email address: info2@vsuaaonline.com
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Happy Birthday To All VSU Alumni Born In The Month of September |
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Congratulations To Our New VSUAA Life Members |
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Life membership is truly the lifeblood of the Virginia State University Alumni Association (VSUAA). We thank the following VSU Alumni who have expressed their Trojan pride by becoming VSUAA Life members. |
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Brenda A. Jones Cotman
Providence Forge, VA
Latorial Faison
Chester, VA
Karen C. Hinton
Hampton, VA
Ralph Brogdon, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
Gayle Bynum
Richmond, VA
Gladys Jordan
Richmond, VA
Charles Newton
Richmond, VA
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Mercedes Cook
Alexandria, VA
Geraldine Bailey
Surry, VA
Barry D. Harris
Glen Allen, VA
Marion Wilkens
Waverly, VA
Barbara Holmes-Brown
Waverly, VA
Audrey Shannon
Goochland, VA
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Trojantic Match Challenge |
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Beginning September 8th until October 10th, all gifts to VSU will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous donor! Give to a newly established, already established, or any fund near and dear to your heart. The power of alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff coming together makes transformative experiences possible.
*Undesignated gifts will be directed to the areas of greatest need at VSU.
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Calling All Former VSC/VSU Marching Band Members For First View 2022 |
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Northern Virginia Leaders Move Closer To Bringing A Satellite HBCU Campus To The Area |
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The Northern Virginia region is taking steps toward establishing a satellite campus in the area for Virginia’s two public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Since last summer, leaders with Virginia State University and Norfolk State University have discussed the idea of a physical campus in the region. Last month, discussions on locations progressed.
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What College Student Debt Relief Means For Virginians |
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VSU Alumna Tiffany Gullins knows the exact amount of student loan debt she owes to the federal government, down to the dollar: $83,593. “It’s a number that’s stamped in my mind,” said Gullins, 30, a development coordinator for the Massey Cancer Center. “It definitely always felt like, ‘How am I ever going to pay this off?’”
Thanks to the debt relief policy President Joe Biden announced last week, the government will reduce her amount due by $20,000. The remaining $64,000 is a lot, but the reduction was enough for her to consider what other costs she can now afford. Replacing her car, attaining the doctorate degree she’s long considered and traveling more are at the top of her list.
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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter |
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VSUAA - Chesterfield County Chapter |
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On August 20th, the Richmond (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, Inc. presented the VSUAA-Chesterfield Chapter with a plaque and donation check for their continuous support of “Linen at the Kliffe”.
Nicole Dandridge and Tiffany Gullins accepted this award and check on the Chapter’s behalf.
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VSUAA - Northern Virginia Chapter |
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The Virginia State University Homecoming Committee is busy preparing for this year’s event. The Homecoming Parade Committee is requesting your assistance in making this year’s parade the best ever. We are inviting you to enter and be a part of the Homecoming Parade. All floats must illustrate this year’s Homecoming Theme:
“Something Greater on the Hill”
Homecoming this year will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, and the parade will commence at 9:00 a.m. The assembly area will be in Old Towne near North Sycamore and Old Street in Petersburg. All participants are expected to arrive and check in at the assembly area no later than 7:00 a. m. The parade will begin on N. Sycamore, traveling West to Grove Avenue, and traveling North onto Chesterfield Avenue, and will disband at VSU Multipurpose Center in Chesterfield. Any late arrivals WILL NOT participate in this year’s parade.
If your organization is interested in participating, please click on the link below and make your payment complete the form below and send before September 30, 2022.
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VSU Partners to Win a Portion of $1 Billion Grant Challenge to Boost Virginia's Pharmaceutical Industry |
On September 2, 2022, President Biden announced that the Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (APM) Cluster is a winner of a $52.9 million dollar grant in the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the most impactful regional economic development competition in decades. The challenge is funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan.
Virginia State University, in collaboration with several strategic partners, submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) to establish an advanced pharmaceutical cluster in Central Virginia. The cluster, whose mission is to scale up its emerging Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research and Development, is led by the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority. Additional partners include: The Phlow Corp., CivicaRx, AMPAC Fine Chemicals, United States Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Reserve, the cities of Petersburg and Richmond, United States Strategic Pharmaceutical Ingredient Reserve, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM).
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VSU Joins Initiative Offering Alternative To Federal Student Loans |
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Virginia State University is among 34 institutions that will participate in a program that has the potential to impact college debt for thousands of students. Student Freedom Initiative has announced that Virginia State University will join their Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that offer an income contingent alternative to federal Parent PLUS loans.
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Join The VSU Federal Credit Union |
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Join the Virginia State University Credit Union by opening an account or applying for a loan. There are only 11 HBCU-based credit unions in the country. Consider banking with an African-American financial institution today. |
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Click on the image to be directed to the VSU Federal Credit Union website. |
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Become A VSU Class Coordinator |
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The VSU Class Coordinator Program is comprised of a loyal group of alumni who represent their individual class years. Class Coordinators are considered University ambassadors, charged with helping to build a strong connection between classmates and the University.
Class Coordinators are some of the most valuable volunteers for the University. Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep in touch with VSU classmates and friends. Being a class coordinator is great way to remain involved after graduation and you can be as active as your schedule will allow.
Class Coordinators work with the VSU Alumni Office to:
- Communicate on a regular basis with classmates; either via letter, phone call, e-mail, or social networking Web sites.
- Keep classmates up-to-date on VSU events and news.
- Encourage and increase participation in alumni activities (regional events, Alumni Reunion, etc.)
- Brainstorm additional ways to keep your class connected.
- Serve as a member of the reunion planning committee in your special reunion years.
- Promote class giving and participation
- Provide the University of Institutional Advancement with updated contact information on classmates
If you would like to become a class coordinator please contact the VSU Alumni Relations Office at (804) 524- 5045 or send an email to: alumni@vsu.edu
(If you don't see your class year represented please consider becoming a coordinator)
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Whether cruising down I-95 or traveling across the country, Trojan Pride Tags are a great way to display your love for Virginia State University by telling everyone on the road not only where you're from but also where your heart is! |
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Get Your GEICO Alumni Discount |
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The VSU Alumni Association is proud to partner with GEICO to offer VSU alumni and members a discounted rate on GEICO auto insurance. As a graduate of Virginia State University, you could already be eligible for a special discount on GEICO car insurance. Click the button and get a quote today. |
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We hope you find our weekly newsletters useful and informative.
If you know alumni who may not be receiving our weekly updates please let them know that they can sign-up in one of two ways:
1) Just text VSUAA to 22828, or
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association strives to promote and advance the interests of Virginia State University; to foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni; and to promote the interaction of alumni with each other. |
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P.O. Box 2488, Petersburg, VA 23804 | (804) 524-5596 | stayinformed@vsuaaonline.com |
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