Newly elected Governor Abigail Spanberger, the first female governor elected in Virginia, visited Virginia State University on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2026.
Governor Spanberger’s visit focused on learning more about VSU’s College of Agriculture, which included a tour of Randolph Farm led by Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry Katie Frazier, and watching a presentation given on the school’s agricultural initiatives and student’s agricultural achievements by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and current Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture, Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh.
After Dr. Bronaugh’s presentation, Governor Spanberger made a few remarks.
“Virginia State University has always welcomed me, from my time in Congress to today,” Gov. Spanberger said. “Having served on the House Agriculture Committee and having watched Dr. Bronaugh do incredible work at USDA, I know you have extraordinary people here who are focused on the success of students. It is wonderful to see her back home in the Commonwealth and here at VSU.“…