INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) will mark a historic milestone during its upcoming commencement ceremony on Saturday, May

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WVSU Communications Specialist Alisha Jarrett, Director of Communications Matt Browning, and Graphic Designer Sean Fuller received three awards in the Association for Communications Excellence’s annual Critique & Awards Program for projects promoting WVSU Extension Service.

June 26, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va.— Multiple West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service marketing projects have won awards from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Life and Human Sciences, the national association for communications professionals worki…

(From left) WVSU 4-H Extension Educators Linzie Farmer and Christine Kinder receive an award from Tina Cowger, WVAE4-HYPD President and WVU 4-H Extension Agent.

June 25, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va.— West Virginia State University 4-H (WVSU 4-H) demonstrated its leadership in youth development by securing multiple first-place awards at the 2026 West Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (WVAE4-HYDP) Spring Conference. WVSU 4-H Educators Linzie…

Stormwater runoff continues to challenge West Virginia communities, often contributing to flooding and water pollution during periods of heavy rainfall. In response, West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service has launched a hands-on educational initiative to help residents manage runoff, protect the environment and conserve water for everyday needs.

June 19, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va.— Stormwater runoff continues to challenge West Virginia communities, often contributing to flooding and water pollution during periods of heavy rainfall. In response, West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service has launched a hands-on educational initiative to help resid…

Shante Ellis

June 16, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service has named Shanté Ellis the new director of the WVSU Economic Development Center (EDC), located on Charleston’s West Side. Ellis brings an extensive background in education and community engagement to the position. “I plan t…

Dr. Padma Nimmakayala

June 16, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding Dr. Padma Nimmakayala has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist and recognized among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 Global Scientific Index and Scientist Ranking, based on bibliometric anal…

Spring 2026 President's List

June 12, 2026

Each semester the President’s List recognizes those students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more graded hours for that semester. The faculty and staff commend the Spring 2026 President’s List students for their dedication to academic success. ARIANA  B.  ABDALLA ALISHA    ACHA…

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