About
Founded in 1865 to educate newly emancipated African Americans, Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historic private HBCU in Richmond renowned for its deep civil rights legacy and commitment to community leadership. Academically, the university is best known for its prestigious Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, alongside strong undergraduate programs in business administration, criminal justice, and education. Campus culture offers a close-knit, faith-informed environment anchored by vibrant Greek life, CIAA Division II athletics, and an active tradition of civic engagement. VUU is further distinguished by its landmark Belgian Friendship Building and historic bell tower, which serve as symbols of a campus dedicated to social justice and global leadership development.
Wikipedia:Virginia Union University is a private historically black university in Richmond, Virginia.
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Varsity sports
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- BowlingWomen's
- Cross CountryMen's · Women's
- FootballMen's
- GolfMen's
- SoftballWomen's
- TennisWomen's
- Track and Field (Indoor)Men's · Women's
- Track and Field (Outdoor)Men's · Women's
- VolleyballWomen's
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