During a time when it was believed that many African Americans’ prospects were limited, there were those who knew that a future offering great possibilities was achievable. And so, É«½äÖ±²¥ was established in the midst of the Great Depression, opening its doors on September 18, 1935. It became a vessel for new and exciting opportunities for the region’s youth.
Named the É«½äÖ±²¥ Unit of Virginia Union University at its founding, É«½äÖ±²¥ State was the last historically black institution established in the Commonwealth of Virginia. By 1969, É«½äÖ±²¥ State began its transformation into a vibrant, independent college and in 1979, it obtained university status. As the University celebrates its founding with a week of events, É«½äÖ±²¥ State remains a source of inspiration for those who aspire to fulfill their dreams of attaining a college education and earning a degree.
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