INSTITUTE, W.Va.—West Virginia State University (WVSU) Associate Provost and Dean and Director of Agricultural Research and Extension Dr. Ami M.

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November 2, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va.—West Virginia State University (WVSU) Associate Provost and Dean and Director of Agricultural Research and Extension Dr. Ami M. Smith has been appointed Chair-Elect of the 1890 Association of Research Directors (ARD), the federation of 1890 Land-grant Universities that provides coor…

The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC) will host a “Fall Into the EDC” open house event on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

October 19, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC) will host a “Fall Into the EDC” open house event on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners and community members to e…

West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host Yellow Jackets Fall Fest Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the school’s Institute campus. This free event welcomes all local residents to enjoy an evening filled with seasonal entertainment and activities for both families and individuals.

October 15, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host Yellow Jackets Fall Fest Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the school’s Institute campus. This free event welcomes all local residents to enjoy an evening filled with seasonal entertainment and activities for both…

West Virginia Creative Network (WVCN) and West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service announce the opening of applications for the Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship (CEF) to artists working and residing in West Virginia. Pictured here are the artists who participated in the program in 2025.

October 13, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va.—West Virginia Creative Network (WVCN) and West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service announce the opening of applications for the Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship (CEF) to artists working and residing in West Virginia.  The CEF program provides entrepreneurship traini…

West Virginia State University (WVSU) Counseling and Wellness Services is partnering with the Mountaineer Food Bank to host their Produce Choice Market on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

October 12, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) Counseling and Wellness Services is partnering with the Mountaineer Food Bank to host their Produce Choice Market on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The market will be located on the WVSU campus in Parking Lot C, the large parking l…

Artist rendering of new WVSU agriculture complex.

October 7, 2026

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University has received a $26.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the largest competitive grant award in the University’s history and a key victory toward expanding agriculture at WVSU. The grant will help construct the West Virginia Stat…

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