2024

West Virginia State University has the opportunity to earn up to $150,000 in school improvement grants through The Home Depot's annual Retool Your School program to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

West Virginia State University Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Leighann Davidson has been named a finalist for the 2023 West Virginia Professor of the Year Award. 

House of Delegates Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, will be the featured speaker at West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Black History Month Convocation on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. in the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium in Ferrell Hall.

The 10th annual West Virginia State University (WVSU) Black & Gold Gala will take place, Friday, April 12, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The black tie event recognizes the generosity of donors while raising funds to further support educational programs and students at the university. 

After a national search, Dr. Lee Young has been named West Virginia State University’s new Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. Dr. Young will officially join the university on Feb. 5.

The State Capitol building will be swarmed by hundreds of Yellow Jackets on Thursday, Feb. 15, for the annual West Virginia State University Day (WVSU) at the Capitol.

West Virginia State University (WVSU) is launching its first doctorate degree program in May, a new Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies.

West Virginia State University (WVSU) will be hosting a free workshop on Thursday, Feb. 1, for students and families on filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

West Virginia State University is launching a Lunch and Learn Speakers Series beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the new WVSU Center located at 107 Capitol St. in downtown Charleston. The weekly speakers series will run each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 24 and continuing through March 6.

Join the West Virginia State University Board of Governors Wednesday, Jan. 31, for an open conversation on ways we can collectively enhance operational efficiencies and effectiveness across our university community.

During his State of the State Address Wednesday night, Gov. Jim Justice announced $50 million for West Virginia State University (WVSU) for the construction of a new state-of-the-art agricultural laboratory to be located on the school’s Institute campus.