In the past few months, we’ve seen Bennett College go through the financial turmoil faced by too many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). On the brink of losing their accreditation, the historic women’s institution at Greensboro, North Carolina asked…
West Virginia State University Day at the Capitol Friday, Feb. 22
All Yellow Jackets are encouraged to attend the West Virginia State University Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 at the Capitol. Exhibits and information tables by State departments and organizations will line the main corridor under…
Transfer Student, Matthew Mayo, Brings Positive Change
Matthew Mayo, a Logan County native, is a senior at State who has brought many positive changes to campus. Mayo transferred to State in fall 2017 after attending Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Since Mayo has come to…
Top Ten Places for Valentine’s Day
1. Coffee and sweet treats? Café Crema of Institute, Mea Cuppa or Books & Brews of Charleston has you covered. If you’re looking for just sweets, check out Spring Hill Pastry Shop or the newly-opened Sokolata also in South Charleston.…
Weekend Buzz —Feb. 15-17
You can’t say there’s nothing to do if you read the YJ weekly list of things to do on or off campus. Suggestions or recommendations? Tell us at wvsuyjonline@gmail.com. Omega Psi Phi Black History Month Program- at the Davis Fine Arts…
Wendell Smith; Journalism Icon and Proud State Alumnus
The YJ presents the next in a series of stories of State’s greatest grads and icons to mark Black History Month. Wendell Smith is one of the greatest grads of State and celebrated sports journalists in baseball history you likely…
Two New Members Appointed to the West Virginia State University Board of Governors
Two West Virginia State University (WVSU) alumni have been named to the University’s Board of Governors effective immediately. Mark D. Davis and Kenneth D. Gray were appointed to the WVSU Board by Gov. Jim Justice. Davis is the vice president/Charleston…
Student Athlete of the Week Chante Malo Leads State to Comeback Win over Salem in Women’s Tennis
The Yellow Jacket women’s tennis team earned their first win of the Spring season 4-3 over a loud and raucous Salem International on Sunday, thanks to Student Athlete of the Week Chante Malo’s thrilling third set win. The Yellow Jackets…
Jacket 2 Yellow Jacket Mentor Program Cultivates New Students
Jacket 2 Yellow Jacket is a new organization on campus for mentors and mentees to cultivate and encourage productivity in students. Mentors are students already on campus and successfully navigating academic life. The mentor helps fellow students by being a…
Katherine Johnson: State Hero 100 and Now An Author
How well do you know the history of State? It’s also the history in Black History Month. The YJ will feature grads and their greatness in February. And maybe there will be a quiz, too. Katherine Johnson, a genius and…