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Virginia Union University's

122nd Commencement address

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Union University (VUU) will launch the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University. The academic Center is the first of its kind in the United States. It will provide education and resources to help musicians and budding gospel artists to learn the cultural and business aspects of gospel music and the industry. Courses will be available to all VUU students and a variety of certification courses related to work in the industry will also be available to the general public.  

Walker, a second-year student of the Virginia Union University’s Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology said, “the strong theological training I’ve received here at Virginia Union during the past two years has helped to shape my ministry.” He continued, “My goal is to give back to the school that has poured so much into me, by helping emerging gospel artists learn the business, as well as theological aspects of the gospel music industry.”

“Gospel music is an important part of our culture and VUU is honored to partner with  Walker to create a central hub for the study, writing, and preservation of gospel music. Walker has poured his spiritual gift and innovative ideas into the development of courses and events planned for the Center,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “VUU is growing to meet the changing career interests of our students by creating academic programs where the workforce demand is high or where students can explore opportunities in STEM, history, or the arts.”

The primary purpose is for the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University is for all components of gospel music to work cohesively to blend our vast areas of ability and excellence in the knowledge of the arts. Students will learn through the study of sacred arts and how it relates to African heritage; explore music and worship traditions that promote understanding of biblical texts in faith-building; and participate in several planned live recordings to be produced under the direction of  Walker and VUU Choir director and award-winning gospel producer, Elder J. David Bratton.

The Center will launch in June 2021 and is an extension of Walker’s mantra, “And Because God is the greatest power, we will not be defeated!”

Virginia Union University Board of Trustees Votes to Invest More than $8.9 Million in Enhancements and Purchasing 

Panthers, register now to attend the VUUNAA National Alumni Convention - June 24-27, 2021! Our theme is: "Embracing the Power of Possibilities."

Click the link to register:

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

Panthers,  Register 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.

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

Virginia Union University is a center of excellence for the preparation of students and the development of scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society. Today, we celebrate VUU student Bianca Lockamy ‘21 who was selected to join the NCAA’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group.  

The 27-member group include medical professionals from all three NCAA divisions, the Autonomy 5 conferences, plus representatives from organizations and medical groups who work in collaboration with the advisory group. 

Lockamy, who is captain of the Lady Panthers basketball team, also serves on the national Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). She is the first Virginia Union student-athlete to be named to the national committee. In 2020-2021, she was president of the CIAA SAAC committee. Lockamy is also a candidate for the 2020-21 Lowe's CIAA Senior Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School® (CLASS) Award®. The winner of the CLASS award, which recognizes the total student-athlete and encourages student leaders to use their platform in athletics to positively impact their communities, will be named in May 2021.

Click on NCAA to learn more about the leagues’ COVID-19 advisory group.

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

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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