Virginia State University (VSU) was established as an African
American university and is among the Historical
Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs). VSU founder, John Mercer Langston, was the first
black man elected to the United States Congress. Following this example, VSU
alumni are known as business leaders, artists, public servants and military
officers. This black college offers a comprehensive educational program,
concentrating on liberal arts, engineering, business and agriculture.
