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West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Program Leader Dr. Donte Pennington and Orlando Craighead of The Kanawha Coalition for Community Health Improvement are excited to announce the Harvest Health Hub, in partnership with FamilyCare, American Job Center and Quality Insights.

West Virginia State University (WVSU) students will host a free science event for the community this Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at 9 a.m. on the school’s Institute campus. The “Spooky Science Spookathon” will promote science through a variety of hands on activities and will also include a costume contest, face painting, raffle, a spooky walk of campus, and a haunted house with scientific demonstrations and activities.

Best Health Science Program 2024

West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) online bachelor in health sciences degree program has been ranked the ninth best in the nation by Intelligent.com, an online resource for program rankings and higher education planning. 

West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host the 12th annual American Council for Medicinally Active Plants (ACMAP) Conference from Oct. 18-21. 

West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Energy and Environmental Science Institute has received $750,000 from the United States Department of Energy (DoE) to research bioenergy and climate change with the goal of enhancing crop improvement on reclaimed surface mine lands.

The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology majors and minors, has received the organization’s model chapter award.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presented a $1,000 donation to West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension’s Healthy Grandfamilies program at the West Virginia State Leadership Conference held Sept. 29-30 at WVSU’s campus.

West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension 4-H will host a free gallery/discovery walk to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 3-5 p.m. in room 134 of the James C. Wilson University Union. 

Please click here to see a schedule of events for Homecoming 2023.

West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) athletic booster organization, the National ‘W’ Club, will induct six new members into the Sports Hall of Fame with a brunch beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the James C. Wilson University Union. 

A former United States Army service member will be inducted into the West Virginia State University (WVSU) ROTC Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 22. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the James C. Wilson University Union, Room 135-136, with a reception to follow. 

West Virginia State University celebrates Constitution Day 2023 on Sunday, September 17, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a full roster of Homecoming activities kicking off on Thursday, Sept. 21, and concluding on Saturday, Sept. 23, with the annual Homecoming football game followed by a fireworks display.

West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) team will hold an introduction to silviculture workshop at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 1-3 p.m.

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, campus offices will be closed Monday, September 4.

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – Fall is the time of year when Cooperative Extension professionals across the Southern region gather to network, share resources, build partnerships and address emerging issues affecting our communities as a collective unit.

West Virginia State University will host a Katherine Johnson Day Observance on Friday, Aug. 25, at 12:30 p.m. at the site of her statue on campus. The program will feature a wreath laying at the statue and also brief remarks about Johnson’s life and legacy and impact on not only her alma mater but the nation and world.

West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Healthy Grandfamilies program is hosting its second annual Grand Conference on Aug. 21 from 1-5:30 p.m. and Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

As part of West Virginia State University (WVSU) Welcome Days activities on Thursday, Aug. 17, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium in Ferrell Hall WVSU President Ericke S. Cage will welcome new and transfer students to campus. Following his brief, welcoming remarks, Cage and the university’s executive leadership team, will lead freshmen and transfer students on a walk from Ferrell Hall to the Student Plaza outside the University Union, as faculty, staff and returning students wearing black and gold cheer and provide a West Virginia State welcome to the newest Yellow Jackets.

The Clay Center will host an All-Star Jazz Tribute to West Virginia State University alumnus Bob Thompson on Saturday, Aug. 26, featuring Gerald Veasley, Alex Bugnon, Marion Meadows, Poogie Bell, and Curtis McCain. Since 1991 Bob Thompson has been a pianist, and regularly featured artist on West Virginia’s NPR syndicated radio show, Mountain Stage.

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