Two Proposed New Programs at Norfolk State University

Two new computer science related programs have been proposed for certification at NSU, which are the Information Assurance System Manager and the Information Assurance Secu [ more ]

UDC Starts Two PSMs

Congratulations to the PSM Team at the University of the District of Columbia on their recognition by the Council of Graduate Schools PSM Team for two PSM programs. The two [ more ]

UMES Receives NSF Award

UMES received an NSF award of $699,998 to fund its new Professional Science Masters Degree in [ more ]

Virginia State University

Virginia State University (VSU) was founded in 1882 as the first state-supported four-year institution of higher education for Blacks. Located in Petersburg, VSU is one of Virginia’s two land-grant institutions. The University offers 50 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs through the Schools of Engineering, Science, and Technology; Agriculture; Business; Liberal Arts and Education; and Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach.

At the graduate level, master’s degree programs are available in 15 disciplines, along with an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. STEM master’s programs are in biology, computer science, mathematics, and plant science. The University’s academic programs include the “Bridges to Baccalaureate” program for students transferring from two-year colleges who want to major in the sciences. Through its challenging academic programs and other activities, VSU encourages students to dream, explore and succeed.