Black & Gold Gala

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 who have made a lasting impact on the state of West Virginia and beyond with the presentation of a presidential award from WVSU President Ericke S. Cage.

This year’s presidential award honorees are the late Katherine “Kitty” Dooley and Tom Heywood.