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Virginia State University’s new multipurpose center has not had its grand opening yet, but the $84 million facility could host a high-profile, national event next week.

Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders’ campaign is expected to make a stop at VSU as part of his tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. But a campaign spokesman said nothing is on the candidate’s schedule yet.

VSU spokesman Tom Reed said Sanders, fresh from his win Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary, is expected to come to VSU on Feb. 18. Virginia’s presidential primary is March 1.

However, R. Warren Gill III, regional press secretary for the campaign, said he has no information on whether a rally will be held at VSU nor whether Sanders would be present if one is.

VSU is listed as a stop on Sanders’ HBCU tour, but Gill said the candidate did not attend the last two rallies, held in Mississippi and South Carolina. Announcements of Sanders’ plans generally are made just three days before an event, he said.

Victor Landry, general manager for the VSU center, told the board of visitors Thursday that no contract has been signed and he could not confirm “the rumors” that Sanders will make the stop in Ettrick.