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Professor of the Year finalist finds satisfaction in his students’ accomplishments
Chemistry Department head Professor Michael Fultz reflects on American Chemical Society chapter’s ongoing recognition By BENJAMIN C. WILLISThe Yellow Jacket West Virginia State University (WVSU) has built quite a resume as far as the Chemistry Department goes. For the past…
Students lament modified Homecoming schedule
COVID-19 precautions limit some traditional activities for Oct. 15-16 event By SERENA MOSLEY Homecoming, one of the most festive fall events for college students, provides a time for those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to take as well…
The Hope of The Yellow Jacket Staff
As a proud HBCU, The Yellow Jacket understands the injustices that are going on in our world today. From the local, state, and federal level, the disparities in equality are apparent, and we want it to be known that we see it,…
Sit Down With State’s First Female President
Sept. 1, 2020 was the first day reporting to campus for State’s 12th president, and first female president, Dr. Nicole Pride. A New Jersey native, Dr. Pride said the transition to West Virginia has been great. “Everyone is so kind and…
International Students Find Challenges, Assistance at State
Seventy-eight international students, representing many countries, attend State. All students face an application process and must obtain certain documents, but the process international students go through makes a domestic student’s process look like a walk in the park. International students…
Restoration Praise Temple: Church Seeks Strong Ties with State
Restoration Praise Temple is a local nondenominational church that recently expressed interest in securing a new church home. The church currently is run out of a chapel across from the West Virginia State University football field. Though the location is…
State Alters Fall 2020 Admissions Requirements
West Virginia State University recently announced it is temporarily modifying its admissions requirements for the fall 2020 semester. WVSU said in a news release that it realizes incoming students will need more time and flexibility for the application process. Standardized…
Students, Faculty Cope with Change to Online Learning
With the abrupt switch to online classes in response the Covid-19 pandemic, faculty and students alike have had more on their plate this semester than they ever imagined. “I am worried about some of my students,” said Kim Cobb, assistant…
State Donates Gloves to CAMC to Help During Coronavirus Emergency
With the world facing the COVID-19 outbreak, West Virginia State University’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics laboratory recently gave 5,000 pairs of unused latex laboratory gloves to Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), State said in a news release. “With…