Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 12

16 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 high school students and high school graduates will be eligible to apply and complete their associate’s degree. From there, they have the option to continue study and transition into VUU to pursue a major, participate in internships, and study abroad before graduating in four years with their bachelor’s degree. “Offering additional educational programs will create a strong pipeline to VUU and help meet the needs of the 21st century student who requires more flexibility and more options,” says Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees. “And, as an alumni, it is both humbling and rewarding to serve the community of this university and play a role in its future.” About Virginia Union University Virginia Union University is a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for the preparation of students and the development of leaders for tomorrow’s world. It was founded in 1865 to give newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education and advancement. Virginia Union University offers a broad range of educational opportunities that advance liberal arts education, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and international experiences. Visit https://www.vuu.edu/ for more information. Offering additional educational programs will create a strong pipeline to VUU and help meet the needs of the 21st century student who requires more flexibility and more options have otherwise been able to attend college, thus putting them on the path toward achieving a successful future.” The initiative will meet the needs of those individuals who choose to gain experience outside of a four-year degree program. It will provide an all-encompassing educational experience and one-stop for individuals to further their education. Advanced Placement