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West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) 4-H program will host a series of free summer camps for students. The Mind Marvel Neuroscience Camp, Yellow Jacket CyberDefender Camp and 4-H Summer Day Camp will offer hands-on experiences in science and technology to inspire future leaders and innovators.

May 13, 2026

West Virginia State University 4-H to Host “Engineer Your Future” Summer Camp July 13-17

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) 4-H program will host a free summer day camp entitled “Engineer Your Future” on the university’s Institute campus July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is open to youths entering 7th through 10th grades in the fall. Participants will s…

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West Virginia State University (WVSU) will mark a historic milestone during its upcoming commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, as members of its inaugural Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies cohort will graduate. The light blue hood worn by the graduate here signifies the doctorate in education.

May 4, 2026

West Virginia State University Celebrates First Doctoral Graduates in Historic Milestone

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) will mark a historic milestone during its upcoming commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, as members of its inaugural Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies cohort will graduate.  The fully online, two-year program is the first…

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West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host its spring commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. in the D. Stephen and Diane H. Walker Convocation Center. The ceremony will recognize the university’s approximately 240 spring graduates, including the first doctoral degree program graduates in the school’s history.

May 1, 2026

West Virginia State University Spring Commencement set for Saturday, May 9

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host its spring commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. in the D. Stephen and Diane H. Walker Convocation Center. The ceremony will recognize the university’s approximately 240 spring graduates, including the first d…

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Two West Virginia State University (WVSU) students have been awarded highly competitive graduate scholarships at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) for the 2026–2027 academic year, continuing a tradition of international achievement that began last year. Amanda Thomasson will pursue the Master of Science in Marketing for the Creative Economy, receiving a scholarship package totaling HK$398,000 (approximately US$51,157), including tuition support and a living stipend.  Johan Karlsson will enroll in the Master of Science in Applied Economics, earning a scholarship package valued at HK$395,000 (approximately US$50,641).

April 27, 2026

West Virginia State University Students Earn Prestigious Graduate Scholarships at Hong Kong Baptist University 

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Two West Virginia State University (WVSU) students have been awarded highly competitive graduate scholarships at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) for the 2026–2027 academic year, continuing a tradition of international achievement that began last year. Amanda Thomasson will p…

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West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) 4-H program will host a series of free summer camps for students. The Mind Marvel Neuroscience Camp, Yellow Jacket CyberDefender Camp and 4-H Summer Day Camp will offer hands-on experiences in science and technology to inspire future leaders and innovators.

April 21, 2026

West Virginia State University 4-H Announces Free Summer Day Camps

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) 4-H program will host a series of free summer camps for students. The Mind Marvel Neuroscience Camp, Yellow Jacket CyberDefender Camp and 4-H Summer Day Camp will offer hands-on experiences in science and technology to inspire future leaders…

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Launch Into Life...A Resource Fair for Students and Young Adults with Disabilities will take place Wednesday, May 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at West Virginia State University in the James C. Wilson Student Union.

April 21, 2026

Resource Fair for Students and Young Adults with Disabilities to Take Place Monday, May 11

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Launch Into Life…A Resource Fair for Students and Young Adults with Disabilities will take place Wednesday, May 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at West Virginia State University in the James C. Wilson Student Union. The event is sponsored by the Appalachian Center for Independen…

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