At 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 51 State students and five chaperones are scheduled to depart on a bus for Washington, D.C. Up to 70 people are welcome to join the group, according to Trina Sweeney, Student Life and Engagement…
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Financial Strategist Roundtree to Host Free Seminar at State
Author and financial strategist Will Roundtree is scheduled to present a free seminar on financial literacy and entrepreneurship at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Integrated Research and Extension Building at West Virginia State University. According to the WVSU…
PRSSA Plans Raffle for Feb. 13
With Valentine’s Day Friday, the State chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) announced it is holding another raffle on Thursday, Feb. 13. PRSSA’s raffle, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include gift cards from…
International Festival 2020 Celebrates Diversity
By Jon Musselwhite The Office of International Affairs and the International Student Association hosted their annual International Festival last Friday. Students, faculty and guests experienced a variety of food, entertainment and fashion from around the world.
More Than 235 Graduates to Hear State Graduate Sesay-Tuffour
More than 235 students are scheduled to graduate at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the D. Stephen and Diane H. Walker Convocation Center. This year’s commencement speaker will be Dr. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, a 1998 graduate of State. Sesay-Tuffour is…
State PRSSA Chapter Attends International Conference in California
WVSU’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter is recovering from a seven-hour flight and a plethora of events at the PRSSA International Conference. PRSSA, according to its website, is “the foremost organization for students interested in public relations…
Health Professional Reports Increase in Chlamydia Cases at State
State is dealing with an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically chlamydia, confirms Sarah Knight, APRN, FNP-BC, of FamilyCare Health Centers. While there have been some cases of gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, a less discussed infection, chlamydia, seems to be…
Dr. James E. Brimhall College Bowl Showcases High School Students’ Knowledge
State’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host the annual Dr. James E. Brimhall Science Bowl from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in Hamblin Hall. The competition will showcase teams from local high schools, and the…
State Grad Urges Students to Take Advantage of On-Campus Opportunities
Alumni Aran Jenkins shared his experience with making a career in social media and how students can have the career they desire if they work hard enough. Jenkins graduated from State in 2009 with a degree in communications and an…
