VSU has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate.
Virginia State University recently announced its selection by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate. VSU will be the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to host a General Election U.S. Presidential Debate. The debate, scheduled for October 1, 2024, is the second of three scheduled general election presidential debates.
“We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” said VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah said in the announcement. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide. Our university mantra is “Greater Happens Here,” and we look forward to welcoming the candidates, the Commission on Presidential Debates, and the entire nation to the GREATER at VSU.”
The university hopes to leverage its moment in the national spotlight to reinforce campus conversations, listen and learn about varied viewpoints, and raise its profile as a leading institution in higher education.
The debate will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in the VSU Multipurpose Center, a state-of-the-art facility that is well-equipped to accommodate such a high-profile event. With its advanced audiovisual capabilities and modern amenities, the university believes the Multipurpose Center is an ideal venue.
As the date of the debate approaches, VSU will provide more updates as they are announced by the Commission on Presidential Debates. University officials anticipate working closely with the Commission to ensure a successful and smooth event.
Founded in 1882, Virginia State University is a public, historically black, land-grant university with more than 5,100 students. It is located 20 minutes south of Richmond on the Appomattox River overlooking the city of Petersburg. The campus features a 231-acre main campus plus Randolph Farm, a renowned 412-acre agricultural research facility.
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