Virginia State University statement on possibly losing oppurtunity to host presidential debate

Virginia State University (VSU) was set to become the first historically black college and university (HBCU) to host a presidential debate. That was until the campaigns of presumptive nominees President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump announced a new debate schedule that would eliminate a debate at VSU.

VSU released the following statement via social media:

Read below for an update on the U.S. Presidential Debate scheduled for October 1, 2024 at VSU!#GreaterAtVSU #GreaterHappensHere pic.twitter.com/cG4s3sVeVZ

— Virginia State University (@VSU_1882) May 15, 2024