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West Virginia State University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University has received final approval to offer a four-year bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, expanding its academic

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Thank you Robert Swartz

August 29, 2025

West Virginia State University Alumnus Robert Swartz Makes Transformational Planned Gift Commitment 

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has announced a major planned gift commitment from Robert Swartz, a 1986 graduate and lifelong supporter of his alma mater. Originally from West Virginia and now residing in Ashland City, Tennessee, Swartz has maintained a strong connection…

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Katherine Johnson Day Observance

August 25, 2025

West Virginia State University to Host Katherine Johnson Day Observance Tuesday, August 26

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a Katherine Johnson Day Observance on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at the site of her statue on campus.  Aug. 26 was Johnson’s birthday and the day has previously been declared Katherine Johnson Day in West Virginia by the state Le…

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WVSU now offering bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

August 18, 2025

West Virginia State University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University has received final approval to offer a four-year bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, expanding its academic offerings in one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields. Previously, cybersecurity has been offered as a minor within the computer science d…

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