Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University
Former names
Colver Institute (1865–1886)
Richmond Theological Institute (1886–1899)
Wayland Seminary (1865–1899)
Hartshorn Memorial College (1883–1932)
MottoThe Lord Will Provide
TypePrivate historically black university
Established1865 (1865)
Endowment$29 million
PresidentHakim Lucas
Students1,700
Location,
Virginia
,
United States

37°33′45″N 77°27′4″W / 37.56250°N 77.45111°W / 37.56250; -77.45111
CampusUrban, 84 acres (34 ha)
ColorsMaroon and Steel
   
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II CIAA
Websitevuu.edu
Virginia Union University
Location1500 N. Lombardy St., Richmond, Virginia, United States
Area11 acres (4.5 ha)
Built1899
ArchitectJohn H. Coxhead
Architectural styleRichardsonian Romanesque
NRHP reference No.82004590
VLR No.127-0354
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 26, 1982
Designated VLRJune 16, 1981

Virginia Union University is a private historically black university in Richmond, Virginia.