Virginia Union University
About
Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University (VUU) in Richmond is a premier historically Black university (HBCU) best known for its rich legacy of civil rights activism and social justice leadership. Academically, VUU shines through its prestigious Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, alongside highly regarded undergraduate offerings within the Sydney Lewis School of Business and the STEM disciplines. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, supportive campus culture rich in beloved HBCU traditions, active Divine Nine Greek life, and a dynamic urban setting that provides robust career and internship opportunities. A truly distinctive feature of VUU is its historic stone campus, highlighted by the iconic Belgian Building, a massive, historic structure originally transported from the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
Wikipedia:Virginia Union University is a private historically black university in Richmond, Virginia.
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