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Legacy of Leadership Virginia Union University students combine academic excellence and leadership skills to serve their community. # PHOTOS (FROM TOP) BY AYASHA SLEDGE, CHARMICA EPPS Virginia Union University (VUU) takes pride in its 148-year history of producing some of America’s outstanding leaders in law, education, religion, and medicine. “From day one, the Virginia Union brand has stood for stellar preparation of individuals who make a difference in American society,” says VUU president Dr. Claude G. Perkins. The institution that held its ﬁrst classes in a former jail for runaway slaves in Richmond, Virginia, has produced numerous trailblazing graduates who would contend for a spot on any “Who’s Who in America” list. Alumni include Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Sr., founder and pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem; Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, chief of staff to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and the Honorable L. Douglas Wilder, the ﬁrst elected African American governor in the United States. The university still embraces the same values and mission today, cultivating outstanding leaders that serve the nation with a Christian foundation. Recent distinguished alumni include Roslyn Brock, the youngest person ever elected chairperson of the NAACP; Dr. Cora Marrett, deputy director of the National Science Foundation; and Dr. Yvonne Maddox, a deputy director of the National Institutes of Health. Virginia Union also counts 23 college presidents among its graduates. The university has received four presidential citations for its community service and U.S. News & World Report recently named VUU one of the Best Regional Colleges. Impressive accomplishments for a school with modest beginnings, but it shouldn’t come as a surprise — today, VUU has transformed into a comprehensive institution that attracts a diverse and international student body. Virginia Union’s historic, 84-acre campus is a landmark in Richmond, Virginia where (below) VUU students enjoy small classes and a wide variety of majors. Virginia Union University 1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA 804.257.5600 VUU.edu usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2013 93 http://www.VUU.edu http://www.VUU.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013