Virginia State University Special Collections and Archives: Quick Reference

Looking for quick facts about VSU? Explore our convenient reference guides! They include information on university presidents, honorary degree recipients, notable faculty and alumni, and VSU’s name changes throughout history. Do you have an idea for a new guide? Share it with us!

Discover the remarkable alumni who have walked the halls of VSU!

Think we’ve missed someone? Share your suggestions, including their class year and a brief description of why they should be featured—we’d love to celebrate their accomplishments!

Ever wondered which notable faculty and staff have taught and served at VSU? Discover their stories here!

Think we’ve missed someone? Send us your suggestions along with a brief summary of why they should be included—we’d love to hear from you!

Here, you can access PDF lists of catalogs, yearbooks, and VSU Gazettes available in the Special Collections and University Archives:

• Catalogs: These documents provide a wealth of information, including courses offered, degree program descriptions, school rules and regulations, and, in earlier editions, lists of students, staff, and alumni from that time.
• Gazettes: One of VSU’s early school newspapers, offering a glimpse into campus life and events of the past.
• Yearbooks: Published annually since 1946, VSU’s yearbooks capture student life, memories, and achievements. If a particular year is missing, it is because no yearbook was published for that year, to the best of our knowledge.

Explore these resources to dive into VSU’s rich history and legacy!

A list of all VSU presidents from 1886- present.

Curious about how many times VSU has changed its name and when? Discover the history in this guide!