COVID 19 Vaccine Updates

• Vaccine Eligibility: Governor Northam announced that as of April 18, everyone aged 16 and older in the Commonwealth is eligible to be vaccinated. Virginians can CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment and call 804-342-6746 if you have questions. Read More
• The University is also happy to announce that starting Friday May 7^th , in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health, VUU will be a community-based Vaccination Site.  All VUU Affiliates will be able participate.

Anthony Anderson, the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish,” will deliver the 122nd commencement address on May 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held virtually on VUU Facebook and on YouTube VUU TV. After the ceremony, students are invited to virtually attend separate school-based celebrations with their classmates, Deans, and faculty.

Read the full press release.

Following VUU’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 8, the VUU community is invited invite to join our LIVE Virtual Celebrations. The Virtual Celebrations will be hosted by the Deans of the respective school, and the events will feature addresses by leaders of the schools and special guests as well as recognition of certain student recipients. Family and friends of graduates are encouraged to attend. Please follow the links at the appropriate times on May 8 to join!

o    Arts and Sciences: 1:00pm to 2:00pm

o    Business: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

o    Education: 2:00pm to 3:00pm

o    STVU: 2:30 to 3:30pm

Please join us again by supporting the 1000 Panther Challenge for 2020-2021. Our fiscal year is from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Make a gift before June 30, 2021, to be counted this fiscal year. A gift of $1,000 qualifies the giver for recognition as a member of the President’s Circle. In addition, the gift may also be counted towards a reunion class. If you have already made a gift, we thank you for your support.

Our mission is to provide a nurturing, intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching environment for learning; empower students to develop strong moral values for success; and, develop scholars, leaders and lifelong learners of a global society. As an enrollment-driven institution, most of our operating budget is based on tuition and fees. The remainder comes from private sources, grants, and contracts.

Your continued support is vital in our quest to fulfill this mission. Click here to make a donation. For more information please call 804-342-3938

As the Spring semester 2020-2021 comes to a close, we are encouraging faculty and staff to participate in this year's 2020-2021-annual fund campaign. Starting today Monday, April 12th and until May 31st you will have an opportunity to participate. We are challenging all departments with a goal of 100% participation. There will be prizes for each employee and department that reaches the goal. 

If you have already made a gift to the 2020-2021 Faculty and Staff Annual Fund Campaign, thank you for your support! If you have not made a gift, we hope that in the spirit of giving, you will do so by completing the attached form and returning it to the Division of Institutional Advancement or make your gift online by clicking on the  Donate Now button on the university’s website. 

You can make a gift now or you may sign up for payroll deduction.  Consider making a contribution and be a part of the VUU Faculty and Staff Annual Fund Campaign that makes a difference for the deserving students that we serve. Click here to make your gift today!

Panthers, it's that time!! Register now to attend the VUUNAA National Alumni Convention - June 24-27, 2021! Our theme is: "Embracing the Power of Possibilities."

Register:
https://vuunaa.wildapricot.org/event-4213602

This is a unique, completely virtual, experience hosted by our very own Charlotte Alumni Chapter.

• Be one of the FIRST 50 people to register and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to the VUU Bookstore. Anyone who registers is eligible!
•  All events were planned for the enjoyment and fellowship of all generations of alumni - from our recent alumni to the seasoned!
• Click here to register: https://vuunaa.wildapricot.org/event-4213602

Stay tuned for more details on our workshops and events.

VUU students and alumna, Natalie Andre’ ‘18, hosted a special panel on the Black Lives Matter movement and its historical and political implications for today to conclude this semester in a capstone project. Check it out here! Making Black Lives Matter.mp3

Students and alumna involved:

Andre’, Natalie ‘18

Branch, Nyeedrah Jahasia ‘21

Conliffe, Amya Brianne  ‘21

Creekmore, Niya Roshan ‘21

Hall, Dreana N   ‘21

Johnson, Quadira Shyneice ‘22

Jones, David Anthony ‘21

Lloyd, Kristina Mattelyn ‘21

Morris, Khalid Tamar ‘21

Richardson, Whitley Mone't ‘21

Saunders, Deiasha Michelle ‘21

Williams, Cassandra Dashae ‘21

The VUU Copy Center is your one-stop shop for short run, same and next day print requests. We specialize in short run catalogs and brochures as well as stationery, business cards, postcards, comb bound presentations and much more.

Call the VUU Copy Center today and find out just how easy, fast, and accurate our services are. Call 804 257 5603 or email us at copycenter@vuu.edu