Virginia Union University

Happy Father’s Day from Virginia Union University! Today, we celebrate the incredible VUU Fathers who inspire us with their dedication, wisdom, and love. VUU Fathers truly make our community proud.❤️Thank you for all that you do!

Did y’all really think we forgot to shout out Lil Durk for tearing up the stage at VUU’s 2018 homecoming? Black Music Month wouldn’t be right without remembering that epic homecoming!

Congratulations to Head Football Coach Dr. Alvin Parker for being named HBCU COACH OF THE YEAR🎉 by this past weekend in Atlanta during the BCFHOF Induction Ceremony. 👏🏾

Celebrating Black Music Month 🎶with a special spotlight on our 2018 VUU Homecoming feature: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie✨Huge thanks for visiting our campus and making it unforgettable 🙌🏾

Big welcome to our future Panthers who came out for VUU Admitted Day! 🐾 The Panther tribe was showing all the love and vibes. 🙌🏾So excited to have you all join the family!

Join us for a soulful Juneteenth celebration! Enjoy a free outdoor gospel concert on June 15 at 2 PM at VUU. Bring family, friends, and something to sit on. The artists are finalized, and we can’t wait to see them perform! Don’t miss out on food, fun, and inspiring music with VUU!

Panthers, Join us at Virginia Union University for the MS-CC’s free two-day Research & Cyberinfrastructure Workshop, June 25-26, funded by NSF. Learn about CI’s role on campuses, grant opportunities, cybersecurity workforce needs, and more. Register by June 21. For details, contact Teni Agbesanwa at [email protected].

link:
https://ms-cc.org/ms-cc-research-and-cyberinfrastructure-ci-workshop-at-virginia-union-university/

Kicking off Black Music Month with our VUU Gospel Choir! They're working on an album and we can't wait for you to hear it. Stay Tuned to see who we spotlight next! got suggestions? Tag or DM us!

Save the Date! ✊🏾 Join us on June 15, 2024, at the Barco Stevens Lawn for a special Juneteenth celebration featuring Hezekiah Walker at the Center for Gospel Music. Don’t miss out!

Campus has been quiet lately…we miss you Panthers🐾😭

Caps off to creativity! 🎓 Celebrating the unique flair and artistic expression on display at graduation.

Check out these great views captured in Romania 📸🇷🇴 Our first-year student, Saniyah Hall, had the amazing opportunity to travel to Craiova for the International Shakespeare Festival.👏🏾

Remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom. Virginia Union University remembers our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. �

� Save the date! Join us for Admitted Students Day on June 8, 2024! Enjoy academic guidance, campus tours, on-site admissions, and more. Connect with peers and staff, and explore the resources that make VUU special. Don’t miss out—experience it all firsthand!

May so far…

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there!🎓🥰Today, we celebrate your love, strength, and endless support. 💐

Meet Reagan Taylor, a senior from The Bahamas, graduated magna cm laude with a dual focus in accounting and cybersecurity.

As a dedicated student, she’s deeply engaged in both campus and Richmond, Virginia community life. A proud Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member and President of Delta Mu Delta’s Omicron Zeta Chapter, Reagan also serves as Business Manager for the Student Government Association. She encourages students to persevere, be their best despite societal expectations, and always strive for excellence, believing that success requires proactive effort.

“Nothing in life is given to you, get up and take it.”

🎓 Congratulations to our Panther Graduate! 🎉 Amidst academic burnout, you’ve shown incredible resilience and faith, just like Camille E. Preston did on her educational journey. Your determination and commitment inspire us all. Here’s to your success and the bright future ahead! 🐾🎓

🎓✨ Celebrating achievements, embracing legacies. From the roots of resilience to the heights of success, journeys onward with pride.

Exciting news! 🎓 We’re thrilled to share our new partnership with Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. They’re generously donating $300,000 to support student scholarships, opening doors to higher education for deserving individuals.

As Dave DeMascole from Wegmans said, ‘Education creates opportunity,’ and we couldn’t agree more.

Thank you, Wegmans, for investing in our students’ futures!

🎓 Congratulations to our incredible graduating Class of 2024!😍🎉 Tune in to the livestream on VUUTV to celebrate this milestone with us. Don’t forget to tag us in your graduation posts and share your journey using: . Let’s make today unforgettable!🐾

Meet Da’Jha Robinson, an Entrepreneurship Management major from New Orleans, LA.

Her incredible journey helped her grow into adulthood, and she is deeply grateful to Miss Dawn, Coach Butler, Miss Dixon, and others who supported her.

Now, she will pursue a career as a full-time Flight Attendant. Please share your congratulations.🎉

Meet Da’Jha Robinson, an Entrepreneurship Management major from New Orleans, LA.

Her incredible journey helped her grow into adulthood, and she is deeply grateful to Miss Dawn, Coach Butler, Miss Dixon, and others who supported her.

Now, she will pursue a career as a full-time Flight Attendant. Please share your congratulations.🎉

Meet Michiaah L. Roberson, a
Criminal Justice Major🚔

“Tomorrow, Our Seeds Will Grow. All We Need is Dedication.” ❤️
Congratulations 🎓🎉

Meet Michiaah L. Roberson, a
Criminal Justice Major.

“Tomorrow, Our Seeds Will Grow. All We Need is Dedication.”❤️

Congratulations 🎉 🎓

Syiyanna Finch, a Cybersecurity major from Baltimore, MD, learned the importance of accountability as SGA President, managing her team and working with the administration to achieve their goals. Passionate about inspiring others and thriving in collaborative, positive environments, she is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders using skills gained at Virginia Union University.

After graduating on May 11th, 2024, she aims to immerse herself in new cultures while beginning her career in government cybersecurity and pursuing a master’s in data analytics.

As she affirms, “With zeal, we gon’ be A.L.R.I.G.H.T. Legendary, thee 89th SGA President.”

Syiyanna Finch, a Cybersecurity major from Baltimore, MD, learned the importance of accountability as SGA President, managing her team and working with the administration to achieve their goals. Passionate about inspiring others and thriving in collaborative, positive environments, she is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders using skills gained at Virginia Union University.

After graduating on May 11th, 2024, she aims to immerse herself in new cultures while beginning her career in government cybersecurity and pursuing a master’s in data analytics. As she affirms, “With zeal, we gon’ be A.L.R.I.G.H.T. Legendary, thee 89th SGA President.”

Tomorrow is the big day 🎓🎉🙌🏾 Let’s drop a congratulations below for the Panthers crossing the stage.⬇️

Meet Larry Hackey, Business Marketing Major

“I’m grateful for the chance to grow through education. College helped me discover myself, and I believe God has prepared me for what’s ahead. He is my provider and strength.❤️”