The Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association, Inc. is delighted to welcome the 2023 Class of Life Members. Join us for the Life Members Induction Ceremony on Friday, October 20, at 5 PM at the Christine and Willie C. Jones Amphitheater, nestled within the picturesque grounds of Fort Valley State University. We invite you to be there in celebration and acknowledgment of this year's inductees.
FVSU NAA, Inc. Fall Business Meeting
The Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association, Inc. will have its annual Fall Business Meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 3 PM. The meeting will be held at the C.W. Pettigrew Center Auditorium. We're requesting alumni to be in attendance for this meeting during Homecoming Week. Any alum can attend the meeting if you wish to be in the know of the National Alumni Association. The meeting is hybrid. If you're unable to attend in person, you will be able watch via ZOOM. Information for the link to the meeting will be provided in the coming days.
FVSU Coaches Caravan Video
On Thursday, June 29th, the FVSU Coaches Caravan made a pit stop to the Nation’s Capital virtually. The new Athletic Director, Dr. Renae Myles Payne and a few of the new head coaches took the opportunity to provide our alumni chapter insight on the new athletic association, the direction of their programs and open to answering alumni questions. The event was informative and shared by other alumni. We hope that you will take the opportunity to watch the video of the event and support FVSU Athletics this year.
FVSU DC Alumni Chapter Annual Alumni Picnic CANCELED!
The Fort Valley State University Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter Executive Team, due to the inclement weather that will be taking place, we have decided to cancel our annual alumni picnic that was planned for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. We do apologize for this untimely cancellation.
FVSU 2023 Football Season Tickets Renewal
You have two weeks left to RENEW your SEASON TICKETS! At 12:01 am on August 3, all seats will be available for sale. If you want to keep the same seats you had last year you must purchase your tickets by August 3. You CAN still buy SEASON TICKETS after August 3. Go to www.wildcatticketoffice.com to get your tickets TODAY!
Single game tickets go on sale August 3. Go to www.wildcatticketoffice.com or email us at tickets@fvsu.edu for more information. See you at Wildcat Stadium on Sept. 16!
FVSU NAA, Inc. Virtual Called 2023 Budget Proposed Meeting
The Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association, Inc. will have a called meeting for the 2023 Proposed Budget on Saturday, July 29th at 10 am. We're requesting alumni to be in attendance for this meeting. The meeting is virtual and you must register to participate. Deadline to register is Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
A Mother's Vow: FVSU Alumna Candice Harvey ESPN Barbie Collection Story
Marilyn Harvey is a story about a mother's obsession of both the NBA and Barbie that leads to a journey to find the final NBA Barbie doll for her daughter, Candice Harvey, an FVSU alumna of our alumni chapter. It's an interesting tale of 'Love and Basketball' that concludes in tears of joy. We encourage our Wildcats to read this fascinating story that's being told by ESPN.
DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance Black Tie Scholarship Gala
The Metro DC HBCU Alumni Alliance (DCHBCUAA) supports the mission of HBCUs through scholarship, fundraising, alumni reclamation, and student recruitment. The DCHBCUAA members collaborate to strengthen the community through impactful programs (e.g., Higher Education, Hunger, and Health), and to support underserved students who will attend HBCUs. Founded in 2012, the DCHBCUAA, Inc. is made up of approximately 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a reach of over 250,000 alumni in the DMV. We are a 501c (3) non-profit community-based organization that consists of HBCU alumni chapters and auxiliary organizations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. We strive to educate our next generation, eliminate food insecurities, and promote a healthier lifestyle in our community. Our goal is to raise $50,000 or more during this year’s Gala… so, please consider donating in addition to purchasing a ticket/table/ad for the event.
The Digital Souvenir Journal Ad ($300/full page ad) is a new initiative of the DCHBCUAA that will be shared with our entire HBCU network, current and future sponsors, and partners. So, please consider this effort as a marketing opportunity for your business, Alumni chapter, church, or any other professional purpose. Please note: We have professional graphic designer support to help you perfect your ad once purchased. So, please email us at gala@dchbcu.org for questions. Otherwise, you will receive further instructions once ads are purchased.
This year’s Gala will include live local entertainment, seated buffet dining, a cash bar, a lounge area and much more! The Host Hotel has rooms at a rate of ($199/night). Rooms may be reserved here: Renaissance Hotel Reservation Link. This offer expires on August 19,2023 or once capacity is reached.
HBCU & Divine 9 Day
The Washington Nationals are proud to host HBCU and Divine 9 Day at Nationals Park on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 4:05 PM, celebrating the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Everyone who purchases through the button below will receive an HBCU and Divine 9 Drum Major Bobblehead. $5 from every ticket will be donated to the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance
Congratulations 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Christian Maxwell and Jeremiah Washington on being awarded our 2023-2024 alumni chapter scholarships! Christian Maxwell is our “Live Your Dream” scholarship recipient that represents the legacy of the late, FVSC alumna, Dr. Genevieve Knight, Ph.D that recognizes students that who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue an education in Mathematics, the Sciences and Education. Christian is an incoming freshmen from Bowie, Maryland. Christian understand the meaning of this scholarship to overcome significant obstacles. Christian has a disability that he no longer has vision in his left eye. Instead of, finding the easy way out, his family recognized his struggles and sought help. Through the support of his family, he didn’t allow his disability to limit him and continue to succeed academically. Christian’s quote, “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.”
Jeremiah Washington is our General Scholarship recipient. Jeremiah is a rising senior from Fort Washington, Maryland. Jeremiah is becoming the next Wildcat success story by setting his path in the classroom. He is proudly serving as a leader in various programs at Fort Valley State University. As Jeremiah quoted, “As I enter my senior year and prepare to enter the workforce, I am convinced that Fort Valley State University is providing the instruction, extracurricular programs and culture needed to prepare me for unlimited success in the future. While my experience at Fort Valley State has helped me grow as a student and as a young man in life, I believe that my presence and contributions on campus have had a positive impact on my fellow students and in the surrounding community. As I live out my own professional dreams of becoming an entrepreneur, I will always give back by striving to improve the collective well-being and economic destiny of my HBCU and my community overall. As I enter my senior year and prepare to enter the workforce, I am convinced that Fort Valley State University is providing the instruction, extracurricular programs and culture needed to prepare me for unlimited success in the future. While my experience at Fort Valley State has helped me grow as a student and as a young man in life, I believe that my presence and contributions on campus have had a positive impact on my fellow students and in the surrounding community. As I live out my own professional dreams of becoming an entrepreneur, I will always give back by striving to improve the collective well-being and economic destiny of my HBCU and my community overall.”
On behalf our president, Terry Love and the many alumni and supporters of the alumni chapter, we want to again congratulate our 2023-2024 scholarship recipients!
Go Wildcats!
