Virginia State’s Boots On The Ground Commencement
Campaign · 2025 · Niche
A commencement dance video led to fan sales that VSU said raised $16,440 for student aid.
Virginia State University
@VSU_1882 · May 17, 2025
Our graduates are ready to hit the ground running. In fact, they already got their " BOOTS ON THE GROUND."
kelechi
@its_kelechi · May 18, 2025
I dunno why but this made me tear up 🥹. Congrats from your Morehouse fam! 🏠 🙌🏾
Francine White
@FrancineWhite4 · May 19, 2025
That's the only way to do it!!! 🎉🎇🔥Love my HBCU family!!! It's more than education, it's an experience. God bless all of you in your endeavors. Congratulations 🎉👏🏾
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- Facebook official clip only; historical owner lower bound
- 2M
- As of May 21, 2025 · Facebook · Self-reported · Virginia State University
- Peak date
- Week of May 19, 2025
- May 17 ’25 to Week of May 19, 2025
- Platforms
- 7
- Started on X
- Origin
- Stunt
- Politics & civic
How it spread
Trace the originVSU hid fans beneath graduates’ seats and filmed a commencement line dance. Its video spread through social posts and press. Public demand for the fans led to a limited sale supporting tuition assistance.
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