INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The 12th annual West Virginia State University (WVSU) Black & Gold Gala will take place, Friday, April 10, at the Charleston Coliseum

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West Virginia State University will host a special presentation by Stuart Frazier, founder of Black Empire Productions, on The History of Black Theatre on Tuesday, February 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

February 12, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University will host a special presentation by Stuart Frazier, founder of Black Empire Productions, on The History of Black Theatre on Tuesday, February 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. The presentation will take place in the theater of the Davis Fine Arts Bu…

WVSU Day at the Capitol is February 9

February 3, 2026

The 2026 West Virginia State University Day at the Capitol is Monday, February 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend, if your schedule allows. If you are interested in attending, the university will be providing a shuttle from campus to the Capitol and…

West Virginia State University recently received a $17,000 gift for Historically Black Colleges and Universities from the Midwestern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This award demonstrates the fraternity’s commitment to strengthening HBCUs in the midwestern region.

January 28, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) has received a $17,000 gift for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from the Midwestern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.  This award demonstrates the fraternity’s commitment to strengthening HBCUs in the midwestern…

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