VSU’s Faison picked for NCAA Coaches Forum Jun 2, 2008
Andrew Faison, the head coach of the Virginia State University football team, has been selected by the NCAA to attend the NCAA Expert Coaches Forum, to be held June 5-7 in Dallas, Tex. br>The workshop is sponsored by the NCAA Diversity sion and the Minority Opportunities ests Committee of the NCAA.. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Victoria Kouassi Jun 1, 2008
Victoria was also selected for recognition in the 2007-2008 Who s Who Registry of Academic Excellence (High School Edition). This esteemed publication features only the most elite students in the nation based on exceptional academic success and overall achievements for their age group. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Making a Statement May 30, 2008
Junot, the son of Virginia State University Sports Information Director, Jim Junot, had five saves including a blocked penalty kick. With 20:30 left in the half the Rapids answered on an identical play. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
More of this story May 30, 2008
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from North Carolina Central University and a master's degree in education administration and supervision from Virginia State University, as well as a Ph. D in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Hunt-ing season at Virginia State Univ. May 24, 2008
Hunt, a freshman, finished third with a leap of 7. 33 meters (24 feet, 0. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Indiana State University name three finalists for president May 22, 2008
KSLA News 12 Headlines. Associated Press - May 22, 2008 7:34 AM ET. (KSLA.com, LA)
Construction money is blossoming at local higher education institutions May 20, 2008
Both Richard Bland College and Virginia State University have experienced a bit of a building boom ... The General Assembly unanimously passed a higher education bond package last month that included funding for projects at Virginia State University and Richard Bland College ... Virginia State University was awarded $22. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
A man who changed VSU May 20, 2008
MANDANA MARSH/STAFF PHOTO Eddie N. Moore Jr. will continue as president of Virginia State University through June 30, 2010. ETTRICK Over the past 15 years, the view from the office window of Virginia State University President Eddie N. Moore Jr. has changed. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Meet the Morgans May 20, 2008
Take Virginia State University baseball coach Merrill Morgan. Merrill s father played baseball, his mother played softball and his uncle played in the Tri Cites Baseball League for the D.C. Giants. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
School lays out plans for next 12 years May 18, 2008
Last month, after about eight months of revision, VSU released an expanded version of its plan, dubbed In Focus, to shape its plans for the campus in the next 12 years. The vision is getting better and better, said Dr. Eric W. Thomas, provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU is boosting efforts to get donations from alumni May 18, 2008
Fifteen years later, it has grown to $21 million and VSU along with other historically black schools is redoubling its efforts to gain more support from alumni and interested neighbors. So far VSU s plans are working. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU IS HITTING A GROWTH SPURT May 18, 2008
FILE PHOTO BY MANDANA MARSH A workman walks through the columned entryway to the Dupuy Road Gateway dormitories under construction last month at Virginia State University. ETTRICK Construction crews are busy on the campus of Virginia State University ... Virginia State University is planning to someday build a convocation center and a performing arts center as part of long-term plans. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
NCAA invites Trojans May 17, 2008
Three members of the Virginia State University outdoor track and field teams have been invited to the 2008 NCAA Track Championships, to be held May 22-24 in Walnut, Cal.. Freshman Leon Hunt qualified for the championships in the men's long jump. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Perkins, Warren propel Generals May 14, 2008
Warren, the senior backstop who is headed to Virginia State University to play next year, paced the Generals with two hits and scored two runs. It was kind of different today in that it was Senior night and we will be playing our last game here, said Warren. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Entering a new world May 12, 2008
SABRINA SCHAEFFER/STAFF PHOTOS Virginia State University graduates cheer when their school is announced during graduation at Richmond Coliseum on Sunday. RICHMOND When Edward James Olmos graduated from college, the world mourned the loss of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As Virginia State University bade farewell to its latest batch of graduates, America is poised to elect a woman or African-American as president ... This was an especially good year for Virginia State University. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
SJC releases 2008 football schedule May 10, 2008
College, Sept. 13 at Virginia State University, and Sept. 20 at Lake Erie (Ohio) College. Esposito is preparing for his fourth season as SJC s head coach. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lamar Crockett and Tierra N. King May 6, 2008
She will receive a bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies pending graduation from Virginia State University in May, 2008. The bridegroom-to-be is the grandson of the late Horace Todd and Mrs. Rose E. Todd. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU: It starts at top May 6, 2008
Four Virginia State University head coaches have been named Coach of the Year for the CIAA Spring Sports, the CIAA announced on Monday ... Jeff Hamilton, the head coach of the Virginia State University golf team, was named the CIAA Golf Coach of the Year. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Tomatoes - a staple of the summer garden May 5, 2008
Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
‘STAYING ‘POWER’ May 2, 2008
James Holden Jr., director of the Virginia State University Gospel Chorale, also debuted his first arrangements for a string orchestra during selections featuring about 50 members of the chorale. I had to make some changes with the string arrangements, Holden said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Black colleges seeking more money from alumni Apr 22, 2008
(AP) Making money, administrators at Virginia State University have learned, takes money ... Virginia State University alumni Anthony Spence displays some of his alma mater's items in his Miramar, Fla. (USA Today -- News)
The Lady Trojans finish second in CIAA tournament Apr 21, 2008
Virginia State University s softball team finished as runners-up in the 2008 CIAA Softball Championship. The Lady Trojans lost to Bowie State University for the second straight year in the championship game by the score of 5-0. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Junot has a passion for his job Apr 21, 2008
Forty-two years later, Junot is working as sports information director at Virginia State University his second job at an Historically Black College and University a long way from the world he grew up in, where people burned crosses to show hate and prejudice. Before coming to VSU in 2006, Junot was the SID at Virginia Union University. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Black colleges seeking more financial support from alumni Apr 21, 2008
Making money, administrators at Virginia State University have learned, takes money. The majority black school has spent millions of state dollars renovating buildings, partly to heighten school pride among alumni they hope will respond by opening their own wallets. (Herald Sun)
All that racquet Apr 20, 2008
VSU outlasted Fayetteville State University, last year s winners, to be crowned champions for the first time in school history. This was the 7th AnnualCIAA Women stournament and Virginia State is just the third school to win the title. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Muslim scholar visits VSU Apr 19, 2008
Dr. Abdul Omotosho is a senior lecturer and Islamic unit coordinator in the department of religious studies at the University of Jos, located in Nigeria. Omotosho is at the university as a part of the Council for International Exchange for Scholar s Fulbright Visiting Specialist Program entitled Direct Access to the Muslim World. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Crump, Shelton fire up VSU Apr 18, 2008
Colonial Heights product Jeff Shelton scattered seven hits over nine innings to seal the 12-5 win. VSU came to bat in the bottom half of the first, down 2-0. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Impressive plans for Virginia State University Apr 17, 2008
The Progress-Index - Impressive plans for Virginia State University ... Impressive plans for Virginia State University 04/17/2008 Virginia State University has big plans for itself and the region ... Virginia State University s growth in future years could prove to be a valuable asset in Petersburg s revitalization. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Crump, Holt, Morgan make all-CIAA Apr 17, 2008
Andrew Holt of Colonial Heights, Marcus Morgan of Dinwiddie and Brandon Crump are the three Trojans on the first team. Holt made the team as a utility player. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Homegoing Celebration for Aretha Vinson Apr 17, 2008
Her mother Robin says, Aretha was proud to pledge Delta Sigma Theta while at Virginia State University last year and her sorority sisters were also proud of her. One member said in front of mourners, "we are overjoyed in knowing that god has blessed us with our own personal guardian angel". (WTKR.com, VA)
Some local students say they don’t feel safe Apr 16, 2008
A half-dozen students interviewed at Virginia State University said they don t feel safe on campus and believed that it would be easy for a repeat of the Virginia Tech massacre to take place here ... Officials at Virginia State University say they have tightened security on campus since the school shootings a year ago, but apparently some students still feel ill at ease about their safety. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Going out in style Apr 14, 2008
For Asya Monds, her four-year tennis career at Virginia State University hinges on one thing a CIAA championship. With the VSU women s tennis team (10-0 CIAA, 15-1 overall), now is the ideal time to achieve that goal. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
'24 Negro Melodies' Apr 13, 2008
ETTRICK - Dr. David Shaffer-Gottschalk, a professor of piano at Virginia State University, will perform "24 Negro Melodies," a compilation of African spirituals composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, in a series of free concerts. He will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Muse Creative Workspace in Richmond's Historic Shockoe Bottom and at 4 p.m. April 19 at the Carillon in Byrd Park, Richmond. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Celtic Fest turned truck pull Apr 13, 2008
It became a thriving mill town, and the forerunner of Virginia State University was founded in 1882 by a land grant. Patrick Kane may be reached at 722-5155 or pkane@progress-index. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU asks General Assembly for funds for convocation center Apr 10, 2008
F.M. WIGGINS/STAFF PHOTO Virginia State University hopes to nearly double its size ... ETTRICK Virginia State University is planning to someday build a convocation center and a performing arts center as part of long-term plans to nearly double the size of the school ... The Virginia State University Foundation, in conjunction with the Petersburg Area Art League, received funding from the Cameron Foundation to establish a cultural arts center in the PAAL building in Petersburg. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
School letter 87 years late Apr 9, 2008
With the help of Virginia State University and readers, Brown s daughter, Lula Harris Lawson, was able to receive her mother s mail ... Despite not receiving her letter, Ursula Brown did attend what is now Virginia State University. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Find your gift, and use it Apr 8, 2008
We think all too often that excellence comes from having your name in the paper, that excellence comes from being known around the world. The reality is that each of us. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU golfers place 14th at Carolina Sands Invitational Apr 7, 2008
VSU s Jerel Whiting was the highest individual finisher for the Trojans, compleing the course in a 2-over-par 74, five strokes behind the winner, Trey Bidwell of Coker College. VSU s Dustin Kelley finished 44th at 78 strokes while Greg Hunt finished at 66th at 81. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
'His legacy lives on' Apr 5, 2008
Forty years ago today, Herbert Colton, then a field director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, was at Virginia State University, preparing to give a presentation in Foster Hall. "I got there a little early and, when I had gotten there, the 6:30 news had come on," he said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Can’t help but feel for Patterson Apr 3, 2008
It took him from West Allegheny High School, where he still holds strikeout records, to West Virginia State University, where he led the Yellow Jackets successful program to the NCAA Division II tournament. It also took him from undrafted free agent to independent ball, and his trek to the pros was propelled by two seemingly innocuous happenings after that. (Scranton Times, PA)
Holmes, Person garner CIAA Awards Apr 2, 2008
Holmes, Person garner CIAA Awards 04/02/2008 Virginia State University s Keisha Holmes has been named the CIAA Rookie of the Week in women s tennis, the CIAA announced on Tuesday. Along with Holmes honor, the CIAA also announced that Dr. Linda Person, the VSU head women s tennis coach, has been named the CIAA Women s Tennis Coach of the Week. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU’S Gardinier, Thompson earn CIAA tennis honors Apr 2, 2008
VSU S Gardinier, Thompson earn CIAA tennis honors 04/02/2008 Virginia State University s men s tennis coach Gene Thompson has been named the CIAA Men s Tennis Coach of the Week, the CIAA announced on Tuesday. VSU s Javon Gardinier was named the CIAA s Player of the Week, the CIAA also announced. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU assistant coach to attend 2008 NCAA Women Coaches Academy Apr 1, 2008
VSU assistant coach to attend 2008 NCAA Women Coaches Academy FROM STAFF REPORTS 04/01/2008 Virginia State University s Chiante Wester, assistant coach on the women s basketball team, has been chosen by the NCAA to attend the 2008 NCAA Women Coaches Academy, to be held June 7-11 in Atlanta, Ga. Wester, in her third year as an assistant to VSU Lady Trojan Head Coach James Hill, was one of 25 coaches chosen out of over 500 applicants. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Reporter on the trail of 90-year-old mystery Mar 31, 2008
Nearly 90 years ago, an acceptance letter from Virginia State University addressed to Ursula Brown never made it to its intended destination and arrived at a home next door. Perhaps the person living in the home at the time figured that he or she would run the letter over later in the day or the next day and simply forgot. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Who's looking out for the kids - Part IIProfiles of four more candidates running for JC school board Mar 30, 2008
She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Virginia State University and a master's degree in counseling from New Jersey City University. Nelson is a mother of two children and four grandchildren. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Trojans swept Mar 30, 2008
SABRINA SCHAEFFER/ STAFF PHOTO Virginia State University senior right fielder, Marcus Morgan, from Dinwiddie, swings at a pitch during the second game of a double header Saturday ... Virginia State University flirted with greatness, coming within one out of a no hitter but ended up losing both games of a doubleheader to St. Augustines College Saturday at Colbert Field. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Discussion tackles race and Petersburg problems Mar 30, 2008
Little that makes up the situation that makes up Petersburg is unique, said Dr. Dirk Philipsen, a professor of history at Virginia State University and one of the founders of the university s Institute for the Study of Race Relations. What is distinctly Petersburg is that there is an amazingly rich history in a what used to be, until quite recently, a very, very strong community, he said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Dorms transforming Richard Bland College Mar 30, 2008
Richard Bland has transfer agreements with several colleges and universities, including the College of William and Mary, Virginia State University and Virginia Tech. Elliott Robinson may be reached at 722-5160 or at erobinson@progress-index. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Workshop will discuss race, education, economics Mar 29, 2008
Virginia State University received a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in early 2007 to begin this study. The Progress-Index 2008. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Trojans split with Vikings Mar 26, 2008
ETTRICK Virginia State University found itself on both sides of a one-run game on Tuesday at Colbert Field as it split a doubleheader with Elizabeth City State University. The Trojans got two solid pitching performances from Jeff Shelton (Colonial Heights) and David Gibson but were only able to capitalize on Gibson s outing in Game 2. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
$1.5M grant will help start new arts center Mar 26, 2008
MANDANA MARSH/STAFF PHOTO The Virginia State University Foundation received $1 ... PETERSBURG The Virginia State University Foundation received $1. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Blake, Walden shine at UTech Mar 25, 2008
Virginia State University s Camelia Blake and Omar Walden captured third-place finishes in their respective events at the 50th Anniversary UTech Invitational Track Meet, held on Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica. Blake finished third in the women s 400-meter hurdles with a time of 15. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Area legislators report on GA session Mar 24, 2008
Roslyn Dance, D-63rd, said local institutions Virginia State University, Richard Bland College and John Tyler Community College fared better than other state colleges. She sponsored a bill to expand the membership of the VSU board of visitors from 11 to 15 at the board s request. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU can’t maintain the Pace Mar 22, 2008
TOMMY IZZO/STAFF PHOTO Virginia State University sophomore pitcher Geneva Washington tosses the ball in the second game against Pace University ... ETTRICK Virginia State University played 11 innnings of well-executed softball on Friday. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Jackson, Oglesby Leaving MU Basketball Mar 20, 2008
Former Marshall head coach is the head coach at the University of Charleston, while former Herd assistant Brian Poore is the head coach at West Virginia State University. Id like to thank Robbie and Jesse for their hard work and dedication to our basketball program this past year and I wish them nothing but good luck and success in their bright futures, Jones said. (Goherd.com)
Visitors spend time at Walnut Hill Elementary Mar 19, 2008
During the same month, Virginia State University students Candice Brown, Bridgette White, Tomorrow Lofton and Jim Junot visited the first-grade classes and read to the students. These students are members of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU women remain perfect Mar 19, 2008
ETTRICK The Virginia State University s women s tennis team continued its terrific early-season run as the Trojans recorded a 9-0 victory over visiting Randolph-Macon College on Tuesday. It was the team s fifth 9-0 win of the season. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU moves to 5-0 in women’s tennis Mar 18, 2008
VSU moves to 5-0 in women s tennis 03/18/2008 Virginia State University women s tennis team remained undefeated and moved it s record to 5-0 after the Lady Trojans downed Shaw University 7-2 on Sunday in Ettrick ... On the men s side, Virginia State University s men s tennis team dropped its first game of the season when Shaw University downed the Trojans 9-0 on Sunday in Ettrick. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU Baseball Mar 18, 2008
VSU trailed the the Defenders 4-0 entering the bottom of the sixth inning of the second game. VSU s Jeff Shelton flied out to centerfield, then Josh Cox singled. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Thankfully Gatlin never gave up his dream Mar 17, 2008
Gatlin, a professor at Virginia State University, founded the orchestra 30 years ago and was its conductor until his death in 1989. He formed the orchestra to garner pride for the city and give it a permanent cultural resource. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Your Opinion Mar 16, 2008
Virginia State University is being appropriated $250,000 to launch in our region a satellite of the Virginia Electronic Commerce Technical Center (VECTEC) program currently being implemented at Christopher Newport University in Newport News. The program would be housed at the Crater Planning Commission in Petersburg. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Knights sweep Trojans Mar 5, 2008
ETTRICK Virginia State University, fell behind early and lost both games of a doubleheader to Saint Andrew s Presbyterian College at Colbert Field on Tuesday. Saint Andrews won the front-end 5-4 and completed the sweep winning 7-5 in the second game. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Jackson Finalist for Jimmy V Comeback Award Mar 5, 2008
The finalists are: Jermaine Bishop, Northern Arizona University; , University of North Carolina Wilmington; , Northwestern University; Mickey Duncan, Berry College; Jamar Fleming, Virginia State University; Alex Franz, St. Mary s College of Maryland; , Cornell University; Danielle Hagen, University of Northern Colorado; Jessica Hall, University of Memphis; Nicole Hester, Drexel University; , University of ; , Washington State University, , Montana State University; Anthony Williams, SUNY... (Phog.net)
Limited funds for new initiatives in budget Feb 24, 2008
This week we were delighted to welcome to the Capitol and introduce to the members of the House of Delegates the sons, grandson, and other family members and friends of the late Dr. Milton Ende, as well as students from Richard Bland College and Virginia State University. We will be in Richmond until March 11 and can be reached at (804) 698-1063 or by email at DelDance@house. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Playing its founder’s favorites Feb 22, 2008
He was a professor at Virginia State University. He was conductor from that time until 1989 and it s very dramatic. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
