51ºÚÁÏ Students Featured During Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s Historic Inauguration
Three 51ºÚÁÏ student groups, including the Concert Choir, Gospel Chorale, and NPHC All-Star Step Team, are participating in official inaugural events.
51ºÚÁÏ is featured prominently during Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s historic inauguration week. Three 51ºÚÁÏ student groups are participating in official inaugural events, highlighting the University’s role in this historic celebration of Virginia’s first female governor.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the 51ºÚÁÏ Gospel Chorale performed at a prayer breakfast held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with Governor Glenn Youngkin and Governor-elect Spanberger in attendance.
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the 51ºÚÁÏ Concert Choir will perform a single musical selection during the inauguration prayer breakfast. The event is not open to the public and will not be livestreamed.
Later that day, the 51ºÚÁÏ NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) All-Star Step Team, composed of members from 51ºÚÁÏ’s Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, will perform in the inaugural parade immediately following the oath of office.
These invitations reflect 51ºÚÁÏ’s continued commitment to cultivating student talent and providing transformative opportunities that place its students on historic platforms.