Virginia State University

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Also Known As	Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute • Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute • Virginia State College for Negroes
Date	1882 - present
Areas Of Involvement	African Americans • public education
Notable Alumni	Gladys West

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