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It Starts at State – Jason Gibson
Jason Gibson, Class of 2022 Jason Gibson’s path toward a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration…
It Starts at State – Robert Lilly
Robert Lilly, Class of 2019 Robert Lilly’s journey to becoming a comic book author and…
It Starts at State – Rachel Hicks
Rachel Hicks, Class of 2016 Rachel Hicks is happy to tell her STATE story, and…
It Starts at State – Hannah Mazon
 Hannah Mazon’s start toward a biology degree began with an entirely different goal in mind….
It Starts at State – James Shamblin
James Shamblin, Class of 2017 James Shamblin’s career with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra started…
It Starts at State – Bonnie Dunn
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August 17, 2026
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service recently partnered with Huntington Community Church to deliver nutrition education to more than 140 young people attending summer camp at the A.D. Lewis Community Center in Huntington. Centered on the theme “You Are What…
August 12, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) concluded a historic 2026 Fiscal Year on June 30, 2026, achieving record-breaking fundraising results that translated directly into greater scholarship opportunities for students. In all 444 scholarship awards were received by 340 students…
August 11, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va.— This spring and summer, West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Kanawha County Healthy Grandfamilies program experienced a season of growth, connection and positive impact, supporting grandparents and other relative caregivers raising the next generation. The county-based initia…
August 3, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Researchers at West Virginia State University (WVSU) are investigating the biochemical limitations of C3 crop photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of glucose. The work was published in the July e…
July 27, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va.— West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service will launch the Future Ready Youth Series, a free workforce and career readiness initiative designed for middle school students. The series will open with Career Discovery Camp, scheduled for August 5 and August 8, 2026, from…
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…