INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a full roster of Homecoming activities kicking off on Thursday,

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West Virginia State University Civil Engineering Program Receives Prestigious Accreditation 

September 17, 2025

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has announced that its Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Civil program has earned accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural scien…

WVSU Homecoming 2025

September 11, 2025

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a full roster of Homecoming activities kicking off on Thursday, Sept. 25, and concluding on Saturday, Sept. 27, featuring cookouts, a parade, a football game, and much more.   Homecoming event registration and ticket pickup begins…

Thank you Gail Pitchford

September 9, 2025

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has  announced a major gift from alumna E. Gail Pitchford, class of 1984, to endow the Pitchford Scholarship—ensuring ongoing support for commuter students majoring in business. The gift has a total value of $134,000, with $124,000 going to…

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