Your support has created transformative experiences
for our students. From 2023 to 2025, VSU students
traveled to 13 countries thanks to the generosity
of donors like you. These opportunities are a direct
investment in their future. Not only are students
gaining knowledge and skills that enhance their
VSU education, but they’re also building cultural
awareness through meaningful connections with
people from around the world.
—Dr. Tia A. Minnis
VSU Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
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At Virginia State University, academic excellence is not just a goal—it is our standard. This year’s
accomplishments reflect the dedication of our faculty, the resilience of our students, and our unwavering
commitment to innovation, research, and transformative learning experiences.”
Notable Academic Achievements
VSU Students Take On The World
GREATER achievements
GREATER experiences
Virginia State University has been named a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for three consecutive years. This esteemed
honor highlights VSU’s unwavering support for global education and diversity. Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
consistently demonstrate outstanding support for Fulbright exchange participants and effectively promote Fulbright
program opportunities on campus.
VSU Earns Third Consecutive “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader” Recognition
Virginia State University ranks among the top 27% of Best Value Universities for International Students, according to Study
Abroad Aide, the most comprehensive database of universities in the world. The rankings are based on the University’s
commitment to offering high-quality and affordable education to students from different countries.
VSU Ranks High As A Best Value University For International Students
1-Australia
2-Canada
3-France
4-Ghana
5-Guyana
6-Italy
7-Morocco
8-Scotland
9-South Africa
10-South Korea
11-Spain
12-Taiwan
13-United Kingdom
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The National Science Foundation awarded Virginia State University $3 million to establish the Trojan Center for Emerging
Engineering Research. The center enhances the academic journey of VSU undergraduate engineering/computer science
students and better prepares them for the Engineering-Computer Science (ENG-CS) workforce. It also strengthens the
University’s research efforts and increases the number of ENG-CS graduates with improved competency and marketability
while also realigning the engineering curriculum with innovative technologies.
VSU Awarded $3M For Research Center For Engineering Students
Virginia State University is now a Carnegie R2 Research Institution due to our significant growth in research and graduate
education. At the time of the designation, only 139 institutions and fewer than 15 HBCUs qualified for R2 status. With this
achievement, VSU can increase its impact in key research areas such as agriculture, health outcomes, computer and data
science, advanced manufacturing, and STEM education.
VSU Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R2 Research Designation
Virginia State University’s online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has earned a five-
year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This historic milestone marks the first
time in VSU history that our nursing program has been nationally accredited. The accreditation is retroactively effective
October 30, 2023, lasts through 2028, and can be extended.
VSU Online Nursing Program Earns First-Ever National Accreditation
Of the 38 teams invited to the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge in Florida, Virginia State University was the only HBCU
selected. The VSU Lunabotics Team designed and built a versatile robot capable of navigating and completing tasks on
simulated lunar terrain. Representing HBCUs with distinction, VSU demonstrated outstanding dedication, innovation, and
technical skill.
VSU Chosen As Only HBCU For 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge
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