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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
September 30, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) will induct three new members into the university’s ROTC Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 2. The ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Walker Convocation Center (building 18 on the campus map) with a reception to follow. It is f…