• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

    WVSU Campus Route 25 and Barron Drive, Institute, WV, United States

    University offices closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. No classes.

  • Sapphire Masquerade Gala

    Wilson Student Union 5000 Fairlawn Avenue, Institute, WV

    Step into a night of elegance and music as we celebrate 10 incredible years of the WVSPO at our Sapphire Masquerade Gala — a dazzling evening to support the future of the Music Department. Enjoy live performances by our outstanding ensembles, a curated selection of refreshments, a silent auction, and opportunities to support the future of our music program.

  • WVSU Day at the Capitol

    The State Capitol building will be swarmed by hundreds of Yellow Jackets on Monday, Feb. 9, for the annual West Virginia State University (WVSU) Day at the Capitol. The event will bring WVSU students, administrators, faculty and staff to Charleston to meet with West Virginia lawmakers, university alumni and the public from 8 a.m. to

  • Community Conversation with Freedom Rider Joan Trumpauer Mulholland

    Wilson Student Union 5000 Fairlawn Avenue, Institute, WV

    The West Virginia State University community is invited to attend a special event featuring Freedom Rider Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, who will share her lived experiences from the Civil Rights Movement. Award-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland will also be present to provide additional historical context. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members on

  • Earl Lloyd Day Observance

    Walker Convocation Center WV-25 & Barron Dr, Dunbar, WV, United States

    All West Virginia State University students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the surrounding community, are invited to a special ceremony to honor the life and legacy of WVSU legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Earl Lloyd on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Walker Convocation Center.

  • Black & Gold Gala

    Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, United States

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

  • Clue Play

    John W. Davis Fine Arts Theater 5000 Fairlawn Avenue, Institute, WV
    General Admissions
  • Commencement

    Walker Convocation Center WV-25 & Barron Dr, Dunbar, WV, United States

    Spring 2026 commencement ceremony will take place beginning at 10 a.m.