Norfolk State University
Public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Virginia High-Tech Partnership.
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Former name | Norfolk Division of Virginia Union University (1935–1942) Norfolk Polytechnic College (1942–1969) Norfolk State College (1969–1979) |
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Motto | On seal: "Achievement, Citizenship" "We See the Future in You" |
Type | Public historically black university |
Established | September 18, 1935; 88 years ago (1935-09-18) |
Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliation | |
Endowment | $24.4 million (2019)[1] |
President | Javaune Adams-Gaston[2] |
Academic staff | 247[3] |
Administrative staff | 589[3] |
Students | 5,616 (Fall 2019)[3] |
Undergraduates | 5,000 (Fall 2019)[3] |
Postgraduates | 616 (Fall 2019)[3] |
Location | , , United States 36°50′55″N 76°15′45″W |
Campus | Midsize city, 134 acres (0.54 km2) |
Newspaper | Spartan Echo |
Colors | Green and gold[4] |
Nickname | Spartans |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascot | Spiro the Spartan |
Website | www |
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