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Virginia Union University
United States of America

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Official website: https://www.vuu.edu/
Tel:Email: mjsimpson@vuu.edu Phone: 804-257-5853 Fax: 804-342-3511
Address:1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA  23220-1170 United States

Virginia Union University is a private university located in Virginia, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Long history: The school was founded in 1865 and has a history of nearly 160 years. It is one of the oldest private universities in the United States.

Small scale: The school has a total of 1,617 students and 95 teachers, with a teacher-student ratio of 17:1.

Complete certification: It has been authoritatively certified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of the American College Commission, and its degree qualifications have also been recognized by the Ministry of Education of China.

Academic situation

Rich majors: There are accounting, art education, biology, business administration, education, chemistry, criminology/criminal justice, English, history/political science education and other majors, covering liberal arts, science and business.

Diverse degree levels: Bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctoral degree can be awarded.

Courses focus on practice: Some professional courses will arrange internships, practical projects, etc. to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice and improve problem-solving skills and professional qualities.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate: The education requirement is high school, the language requirement is TOEFL 80 points, and GPA 2.0.

Master: The education requirement is undergraduate, the language requirement is TOEFL 80 points, and GPA 2.75.

Campus culture

African American tradition: The school has an African American tradition and is a member of the American Baptist Home Society (ABHMS), with unique characteristics and contributions in culture and education.

Alumni culture: The school has a strong alumni culture. Alumni have achieved certain achievements in their respective fields and actively give back to their alma mater. For example, alumni and fashion entrepreneur Dex Robinson designed the Nike Air Force 1 Low "VUU Panthers" shoe for his alma mater.

Famous alumni

Ben Wallace: A famous professional basketball player who played for NBA Washington Bullets, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons and other teams. He won 4 NBA Best Defensive Players, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 4 times, and won the NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.