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October 31, 2025
Join in celebrating First-Generation College Student Week, November 3–7, 2025, as we shine a spotlight on the First-Gen Network and the experiences that shape so many of our students, faculty, and staff at WVSU. More than half of WVSU’s undergraduate students identify as first-generation, meaning…
October 30, 2025
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded a $25,000 First-Generation Student Success Grant, a competitive initiative designed to strengthen the university’s ability to serve first-generation college students, improve student outcomes, and expand support services that…
October 29, 2025
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University is hosting a Fall Open House for prospective students on Tuesday, November 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the James C. Wilson University Union. During the Open House participants can visit with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, as…