Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University is a private historically black Baptist university in Richmond, Virginia. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. and the American Baptist Churches USA.
Former names | Colver Institute (1865–1886) Richmond Theological Institute (1886–1899) Wayland Seminary (1865–1899) Hartshorn Memorial College (1883–1932) |
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| Motto | The Lord Will Provide |
| Type | Private historically black university |
| Established | 1865 |
Religious affiliation | American Baptist Churches USA |
| Endowment | $29 million |
| President | Hakim Lucas |
| Students | 1,700 |
| Location | , , United States 37°33′45.8″N 77°27′3″W |
| Campus | Urban, 84 acres (33.99 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and Steel |
| Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – CIAA |
| Website | www.vuu.edu |
Virginia Union University | |
| Location | 1500 N. Lombardy St., Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 11 acres (4.5 ha) |
| Built | 1899 |
| Architect | John H. Coxhead |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004590 |
| VLR No. | 127-0354 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | July 26, 1982 |
| Designated VLR | June 16, 1981 |
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