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During its first academic year, 1883-84, the University had seven faculty, one building, 33 acres, a 200-book library, and a $20,000 budget. How many students did VSU have that year?
What is 126?
100
What school did Virginia State beat to win the 2016 CIAA championship?
Who is Livingstone College?
100
This is the first department a student will ever have to deal with when I decided I want to attend VSU. It supports freshmen, transfer, and graduate students.
What is admissions?
100
This alumnus has served in public office as Mayor of Petersburg and most recently as Senator. She was elected senator in 2014 and represents the 16th district.
Who is Rosalyn Dance?
100
This program allowed students to participate in summer school classes on line for $199 while giving them $100 back on their account for receiving a B or better in the course.
What is Trojan Advance?
200
Virginia State University sits high above what river?
What is the Appomatox?
200
Deshawna Barber has the distinction of holding which prestigious crown?
What is Miss America (2016)?
200
What school boasts Randolph Farm is a 416-acre agricultural learning center, home to a multitude of agricultural related research, demonstration and instruction activities?
Who is the College of Agriculture?
200
He was awarded an honorary doctorate from VSU in 1996. He is an actor with his most popular role as Uncle Phil on Fresh Prince of Belair
Who is James Avery?
200
This department will serve as the campus hub where Trojans “embrace and engage in transformative educational opportunities.” Its primary mission is the overall improvement of our retention and graduation rates.
What is Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)?
300
Virginia State and Virginia Tech share the distinction of being Virginia's two _____________.
What is land grant college/university?
300
Virginia State was nominated for 6 awards and won 2 on this past Friday in Washington DC. The school won for Best Gospel Choir and Best Student Organization. Who gave us this honor?
Who is HBCU Digest?
300
This department focuses on promotion of good health through counseling, education, and prevention of illness. They provide medical care to all VSU students and makes referrals for medical cases beyond its capacity. Health Services
What are Health Services?
300
He and his brother Damion along with Teddy Riley formed the group Guy. He later had a solo career which includes songs like, "I Miss You".
Who is Aaron Hall?
300
Ms. Tolson has from St. Augustines College. She will be responsible for developing, planning and executing a comprehensive communications program for VSU, which includes media relations, publications, social media, marketing and special events. She will represent the University at official functions on campus and in the community and serve as university spokesperson. What is the title for her role at VSU?
What is Director of Communications?
400
Virginia State University began as Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute and was later changed to Virginia State College for Negroes in 1930. There was a two-year branch in Norfolk added to the college in 1944, which later became an independent 4 year institution. What is the name of this institution?
What is Norfolk State University?
400
As released by the university, Fall 2016 enrollment is 5414, what percentage of increase is this compared to last year?
What is 30 percent?
400
This departments mission statement states:To provide a conducive living learning environment that supports the academic mission of the university and to educate and engage students through intentional programming and developmental interactions to help develop them into independent adults, global citizens and strong contributing community members.
What is Residence Life?
400
He was the richest African-American man in the 1980s. He won a football scholarship to Virginia State College, graduating with a degree in economics in 1965. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1968 and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. In 1992, Forbes listed Lewis among the 400 richest Americans, with a net worth estimated at $400 million.
Who is Reginald Lewis?
400
This person is commitment to VSU’s students, faculty, staff and visitors is to always make sure that VSU remains a safe and secure learning and working environment. His key initiatives are fostering excellent relationships and communication, bringing the latest technology (Facebook and Twitter) and training to ensure a safe and well informed campus.
Who is Chief Bragg?
500
With a pledge to transform Virginia State University into “Virginia’s Opportunity University” Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. came to VSU in February 2016. Dr. Abdullah became the schools ___President.
What is 14th?
500
This group has foreign and domestic travel spreading its abilities through various communities and settings. It won the Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards, was featured on Verizon's How's Sweet the Sound and on America's Got Talent.
Who is the VSU Gospel Chorale?
500
Which department is dedicated to helping VSU students and alumni with exploring career options and empowering them to achieve their career and educational goals. The goal is to provide the highest quality of service and opportunities for our students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, parents and the community.
What is Career Services?
500
He is a United States federal judge, currently serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Who is Roger Gregory?
500
Our new VP of Institutional Advancement has worked at Spelman College where her "Every Woman…Every Year!" Alumnae Fundraising Campaign participation grew from 16% to 41%! The initiative helped Spelman successfully complete there campaign and raised over $157M.
Who is Reshunda Mahone?