Norfolk State University Norfolk State University is a public historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History

The school was founded on September 18, 1935, and was originally the Norfolk branch of Virginia Union University.

In 1942, the school became independent from Virginia Union University and was renamed Norfolk Institute of Technology.

In 1969, the school was renamed Norfolk State College again, and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the same year.

In 1979, the school officially became Norfolk State University.

School size

Campus area: The campus covers an area of ​​134 acres, located in the city center, with convenient transportation and complete living facilities.

Number of students: In the fall of 2019, the school had a total of 5,616 students, including 5,000 undergraduates and 616 graduate students.

Faculty: It has 247 academic staff and 589 administrative staff.

Professional settings

The school has six colleges, namely the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Engineering, the School of Science and Technology, the School of Social Work and a Graduate School. It offers two doctoral programs, fifteen master's programs and thirty-six undergraduate degree programs, including the newly opened optical engineering program, covering many fields. Some majors are as follows:

Business: Accounting, Financial Information Management, Management, Marketing, etc.

Education: Special Education, Early Childhood Education and Primary Education, etc.

Health Sciences: Health, Sports and Exercise Science, Allied Medicine, Nursing, etc.

Science and Engineering: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.

Liberal Arts: Liberal Arts, English and Foreign Languages, Military Science, Music, Political Science, History, Psychology, Sociology, Interdisciplinary Research, Communications and Journalism, etc.

Others: Child Welfare Education and Support Courses, Continuing Education and Rich Online Education, etc.

Teaching Features

Focus on practical teaching: The school cooperates with local enterprises and institutions to provide students with internships and practical opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work and improve students' employment competitiveness.

Small class teaching: The school adopts a small class teaching model with a low teacher-student ratio. Teachers can pay better attention to the learning situation of each student and provide personalized guidance and support for students.

Diversified teaching methods: The school adopts diversified teaching methods, including classroom lectures, group discussions, case analysis, experimental teaching, etc., to stimulate students' interest and initiative in learning, and cultivate students' innovative thinking and teamwork ability.

Campus life

Student organizations: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, religious and other fields. Students can join the corresponding organizations and clubs according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Sports activities: The school's sports team is called "Spartans" and participates in the Middle East Sports League of the NCAA Division I. The school has strong strength in basketball, football, track and field and other projects, and has won league championships and individual awards many times.

Cultural activities: The school often holds various cultural activities, such as concerts, art exhibitions, drama performances, cultural festivals, etc., to enrich students' cultural life and promote cultural exchanges and integration among students.

School Ranking

In 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked it 34th among "Historically Black Colleges".

Famous Alumni

Politicians: Including several state legislators and congressmen, they have played an important role in the political field and contributed to the development of the local and national areas.

Entrepreneurs: Some alumni have achieved success in the business field, founded their own businesses, and contributed to the development of the local economy.

Educators: Many alumni have devoted themselves to the cause of education and become excellent teachers, educational administrators and scholars, contributing to the development of education.

Artists: Some alumni have made outstanding achievements in the fields of music, dance, drama, fine arts and other arts, and have contributed to the development of culture and art.