The Yard - Virginia State University

Virginia State University has been producing Trojans in orange and blue since 1882. The school sits in Ettrick, Virginia, just outside of Petersburg, and has been a cornerstone of Virginia's Black educational community for over 140 years. VSU graduates carry their school's legacy into every career and every community they have built since leaving campus.

Shop the Virginia State collection at DungeonForward for hoodies, sweatshirts, and tees made for Trojans who wear their school with pride. Every piece was built with DungeonForward's storytelling-driven approach to HBCU apparel. Students, alumni, and supporters of one of Virginia's historic HBCUs will find their fit here.

CIAA tournament competition, VSU homecoming in the Petersburg area, and the pride of representing a school that has been part of Virginia's HBCU tradition for over 140 years. The Trojans show up for their school with the confidence that comes from a long history. This collection was built for all of those occasions.

Founded in 1882, Virginia State has produced teachers, scientists, engineers, and public servants who have shaped Virginia and contributed to the nation across every decade of the school's history. The university's agricultural programs have made direct contributions to Virginia's farming communities, and VSU's graduates have gone on to lead organizations and institutions well beyond the state's borders.

DungeonForward is a Black-owned headwear and apparel brand rooted in art, storytelling, and HBCU culture. Every VSU piece in this collection was designed to honor a university that has served Virginia's Black community for over 140 years. A portion of every HBCU collection purchase supports HBCU scholarships. Crowns For The Culture means investing in the schools that built the communities we come from.