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INnovation | Spiritual Formation | Integrity | Diversity & Inclusion | Excellence |
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A Message from Dr. Hakim J. Lucas |
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Dear Panther Community,
May has been an exciting month in the life of our campus! As we transition to summer, I hope you are spending time with your friends and family, celebrating the major accomplishments of another meaningful year. Enjoy this moment and take in the feeling of your hard work paying off!
Click here to read the full letter.
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Education Matters: Investing in America's Future |
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Hear from VUU President & CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, James Boothby, Superintendent of Schools for Regional School Unit 25, and President of the Maine School Superintendents Association, Jennifer Harris, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Workforce Boards, and Patience Frederiksen, Division Director at Alaska Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums discussing the impact of federal education funding. |
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Virginia Union University Receives Award- Winning Recognition for Groundbreaking Storytelling |
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Virginia Union University (VUU) announced today its award-winning recognition for its work in social, video, and television production of two films, Virginia Union University Vision and the Community Leaders Celebration to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The University received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, two Silver Telly Awards and an Emmy nomination for excellence in storytelling and video production.
"We are proud to be the recipient of such highly-respected awards and showcase the talent of the brilliant storytellers at the university and in our community," said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President, and CEO of VUU. "Telling the story of this institution, from our immediate response to the pandemic to the vibrant history of molding change agents in our nation, is paramount, as it speaks to the limitless possibilities available to our surrounding communities."
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from well-known video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies. The Telly Awards attracted over 12,000 submissions in all 50 states and five continents this year.
Click here to read more.
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VUU Science and Engineering Summer Institute |
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Register for the VUU Science and Engineering Summer Institute for 2022 incoming VUU freshmen interested in STEM fields. This is a five-week summer program (one week virtual- four weeks on campus) funded by Altria Group, running from June 27 through July 29. |
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Hayden Garcia Named CIAA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year |
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Virginia Union University's Hayden Garcia has been chosen as the CIAA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.
The CIAA Scholar Athletes of the Year are voted on by associations throughout the conference’s membership to include the athletic directors, senior woman administrators, sports information directors, and faculty athletic representatives.
Garcia was a standout golfer in the Panthers program, earning All-CIAA honors following the 2022 spring season. The Cape Town, South Africa native also helped lead VUU to a team title at the CIAA Northern Division Tournament, where he earned the Low Medalist award as the top individual finisher and was an All-Tournament selection. Additionally, Garcia was a vital part of Virginia Union’s runner-up finish at the 2022 CIAA Golf Championship, an event that he finished fourth overall individually to earn a spot on the All-Tournament team. Carrying a cumulative 4.01 grade point average as a biology major, Garcia was named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class at Virginia Union University. While at VUU, Garcia worked for Dr. Vernon Ruffin in the Ruffin Neurological Lab over his last two semesters and was active in the community, registering more than 180 service hours throughout his career.
“This is a great honor for Hayden," said VUU Head Golf Coach E. Lee Coble. "We celebrate his success on the golf course and in the classroom. This honor is the epitome of our motto 'student first, athlete second.'”
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Letter from Assistant Athletic Director |
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Hello Panthers and Friends,
We are so excited and thrilled that our Men’s basketball program was able to compete in the CIAA Championship Game this year. You may not be able to shoot, rebound, or defend. But there is one way that you can assist our Men’s Basketball program as we continue to build for the future. Consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to our Men’s Basketball Program. With your gifts and support, our program can continue to thrive and compete for Championships every year.
This has been an incredible year for our Panthers. This season, Coach Butler won his 100th game as head coach as the team defeated Livingstone College on December 14, 2021. Coach Butler is the first coach since Dave Robbins to get to 100 wins at Virginia Union University. The team also captured the Northern Division Championship this year, finishing with a conference record of 13-3 and an overall record of 23-7. Robert Osborne and Jordan Peebles were named to the 2022 All-CIAA Team. Robert Osborne continued his great play during the tournament. He was also named to the All-CIAA Tournament Team and was named Second-Team All-American by BoxToRow at season's end.
Jordan Peebles was selected to play in the HBCU All-Star Game, a college basketball showcase highlighting the best HBCU players in the country. This game took place during the Final Four weekend and broadcasted on CBS.
Visit our Giving Page located on www.vuusports.com or contact Ralph Brown via email at rebrown@vuu.edu or by phone at (804)257-5752
Best,
Ralph Brown
Assistant Athletic Director for Development/Marketing
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TUNE IN - Panther Sports Report,
weekly radio show focusing on Virginia Union University Athletics
Mondays at 12:30 p.m. on WRIR (97.3 FM)
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Support Alumni Who Are Changing the Nation |
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Virginia Union University has a rich legacy of creating and shaping leaders who become change agents in our nation. From alumni such as L. Douglas Wilder, the first African American to be elected as Governor since Reconstruction, to Delegate Nadarius Clark, the youngest to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates, among many other notable public servants, our institution has a vibrant history of creating leaders who have responded to the call of making an impact through social justice. As they continue to support us in their service, I encourage you, the Panther community, to support them as they strive to make our nation better. For more information, click here.
Support our changemakers:
Rep. A. Donald McEachin
Delegate Luke Torian
Delegate Delores McQuinn
Delegate Nadarius Clark
Delegate Lamont Bagby
Delegate Edith J. Patterson
The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
The Honorable Mozell H. Booker |
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A gift to Virginia Union allows the university to reimagine how we develop scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society. Consider making a contribution today, www.vuu.edu/givenow |
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Every Wednesday in the square, purchase from "FruitBowl Food Truck" a healthy lunch or snack between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Did You AND Your Parent(s) Attend VUU? Let's Celebrate VUU Legacy!
share your 2nd & 3rd generation photos, and tell us
"Why did you choose VUU." "What you love most about VUU," "Your favorite memory of time spent at VUU."
The testimonials can be written or in video formats.
Or you can Tag @VaUnion1865 and use the hashtags #VUU and #VUULegacy on Instagram! |
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We Want to Spotlight You!
Do you have a new job?
New accomplishment?
Share with us your story to be featured!
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Click here to share your VUU Spotlight story or tag @VaUnion1865, and be sure to use the hashtags #VUU and #VUUSpotlight on Instagram! |
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The VUU Copy Center is your one-stop-shop for short-run, exact, and next-day print requests. We specialize in short-run catalogs and brochures and 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.
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Need VUU gear? Shop the VUU Marketplace, here. |
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Virginia Union University (VUU) is committed to providing an environment free from sexual misconduct, assault, harassment or any sex/gender discrimination that may violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other state and federal laws. VUU will take prompt and appropriate action to eliminate prohibited conduct, prevent its recurrence and remedy its effects. All VUU employees are defined by the policy as either confidential employees or responsible employees. All responsible employees have a responsibility to immediately report incidents of prohibited conduct involving sexual assault, sexual exploitation and partner or relationship violence to the Title IX Coordinator. Contact the Title IX Coordinator Kendra Mayers at titleix@vuu.edu or 804-342-3939 if you have any questions or need to report an incident. Click here to review the Virginia Union University 2019 Sexual Misconduct Policy
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