VSU History
This river runs alongside Virginia State University’s campus.
What is the Appomattox River?
This social media app is known for short-form videos, viral dances, and trending sounds.
What is TikTok, Reels, or Shorts?
This rapper was known as The Notorious B.I.G.
Who is Biggie Smalls?
This mathematician’s work in satellite geodesy laid the foundation for the development of modern GPS technology.
Who is Gladys West?
"Hello There! Hey Hey!"
Who is Dr. Ghariban
This university was originally part of Virginia State University before becoming its own separate institution
Norfolk State University (Lil' State!)
This artist is known for albums like “SOS” and is one of the biggest R&B voices of the current generation.
Who is SZA?
This rapper released the iconic album “All Eyez on Me” in 1996.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
This agricultural scientist developed hundreds of products from peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Paces the classroom the most to get his steps in during quizzes and tests
Dr. Ali Ansari
This is the year VSU students, for the first time ever, placed first in the AMIE competition.
What is 2025?
This rapper is known for the hit songs “First Person Shooter” and “God’s Plan.”
Who is Drake?
This communication device allowed you to receive numeric messages before cell phones were common.
What is a pager (or beeper)?
This Tuskegee Airman later became a U.S. Air Force general and aerospace engineer.
Who is Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.?
Always has a stick and famous for slamming desks, floors, and boards
Who is Dr. Garcia
These are the names of Virginia State University’s Trojan mascots.
Who are Troy and Trina?
This slang word means to lie or exaggerate, often used in the phrase “you’re ___.”
What is “capping”?
This social media platform, launched in 2003, allowed users to rank their “Top 8” friends.
What is MySpace?
This inventor created the three-light traffic signal still used today.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
"How do you do?"
Dr. J. Ansari
Before becoming Virginia State University, the institution was originally known by this name.
What is Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute?
If someone says “touch grass,” they are telling you to do this.
What is go outside (or disconnect from the internet)?
This internet service became popular in the 1990s and was known for the phrase “You’ve got mail.”
What is AOL?
This NASA astronaut became the first African American woman in space in 1992.
Who is Mae Jemison?
Who grades with "Very Good" "Ok" and "Great" on assignments
Who is Dr. Akbar?