Education

Virginia Beach News March 10, 2026

Norfolk State’s Campaign Raises Historic $147M; Exceeds $90 Million Goal

Norfolk State University’s “Now Is Our Time” campaign shattered expectations, raising more than $147 million—far surpassing its $90 million goal. The historic fundraising milestone strengthens scholarships, academic programs, and long-term financial stability for the HBCU.
#NorfolkStateUniversity #HBCUExcellence #HBCUPride #HBCUsMatter #CollegeFundraising #HigherEducation #NorfolkVA #SpartanNation #EducationMatters #HBCULegacy
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Virginia Beach News January 11, 2026

Digital Download: Technology Priorities For A New Administration

As Virginia welcomes a new administration, Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. outlines priorities for broadband, cybersecurity, AI governance, digital government, and workforce digital literacy to ensure equitable innovation and public trust statewide.
#VirginiaTech #DigitalGovernment #BroadbandAccess #Cybersecurity #AIRegulation #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalLiteracy #StateInnovation #VAPolitics
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Virginia Beach News December 6, 2025

VUU’s Partnership With Book Publisher Is First For HBCU

In a historic first for HBCUs, every student at Virginia Union University will now have the opportunity to contribute to professionally published work — from undergrad projects to doctoral manuscripts — thanks to a new partnership with Townsend Press and the Sunday School Publishing Board.
#VUU #HBCU #TownsendPress #BlackScholars #AcademicPublishing #HigherEd #FaithAndEducation #StudentSuccess
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Virginia Beach News August 16, 2025

VSU Team Helps Richmond Schools Launch Baseball League

Richmond Public Schools teams with VSU, SOLE, and MJBL to launch its first elementary school baseball league, combining sports and academics.
#YouthBaseball #RichmondSchools #VSUTrojans #SOLEProgram #MJBL #StudentAthletes #CommunitySports #BaseballScholarship #RPSAthletics #MLBSupport
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Virginia Beach News August 7, 2025

The Digital Download: Why Black and Brown Communities Must Embrace AI

Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges Black and Brown communities to embrace and shape AI technologies to ensure equity, opportunity, and generational wealth in the rapidly evolving digital future.
#AIForEquity #BlackTechFutures #BrownVoicesInTech #DigitalJustice #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInclusion #SilverRights #AIAndCivilRights #CliffHayes #TheDigitalDownload
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Virginia Beach News July 29, 2025

Donnie McClurkin At Norfolk’s Historic First Baptist, July 30

Gospel legend Donnie McClurkin will bring his award-winning voice and inspiring message to Norfolk’s historic First Baptist Church on July 30 at 6:45 p.m. for a powerful evening of music and faith.
#DonnieMcClurkin #GospelMusic #NorfolkEvents #FirstBaptistNorfolk #FaithAndMusic #LiveInLondon #StellarAwards #BlackChurchNews #GospelLegend
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Virginia Beach News July 10, 2025

1940-2025: Dr. Richard A. Singletary Leaves Legacy of Excellence

Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of artistic excellence, global scholarship, and quiet leadership.
#DrRichardSingletary #BlackArtsLegacy #PortsmouthVA #AfricanArtMuseum #MusicEducation #BlackEducators #ArtsInVirginia #RenaissanceMan #CulturalPreservation #LegacyOfExcellence
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Virginia Beach News June 21, 2025

Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now underway for new leadership.
#NorfolkPublicSchools #DrByrdsong #SchoolBoard #EducationLeadership #TitleISchools #VirginiaEducation #AcademicAchievement #SchoolClosures #NPS #CommunityVoices
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Virginia Beach News April 26, 2025

Spring Break In The Southside

Norfolk native and Negro League great Sam Allen shared stories of his baseball journey with Southside youth, blending sports history with life lessons during a powerful Spring Break community event.
#NegroLeagues #SamAllen #NorfolkHistory #BlackBaseball #SouthsideNorfolk #YouthEmpowerment #SpringBreak2025 #SportsIsLife #JackieRobinsonLegacy
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Virginia Beach News March 9, 2025

900 Strong Men To Host Its 14th Scholarship and Community Breakfast; Norfolk Mayor Is Keynote Speaker

Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander will deliver the keynote address at the 14th annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Services Awards Breakfast on April 12. Proceeds from the event will support scholarships for male high school students striving for academic excellence.
#900MenStrong #EducationMatters #HamptonRoads #ScholarshipOpportunity #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityLeadership #MakingADifference
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