Multi-tasking State graduate talks of adjustments made to accommodate pandemic-fueled changes On campus, West Virginia State University students have a variety of ways to learn, do their work and — most importantly — find help with academics and other demands…
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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…
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…
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…
State Honors Memory of Katherine Johnson
The State community came together Thursday to honor the legacy and memory of Katherine Johnson, holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue that honors her. The statue, designed by artist and 1989 grad Frederick Hightower, was erected in her honor…
Center’s Tutors Help Students Navigate Academics
The Learning Enrichment Center is where students can walk in and receive tutoring in subjects ranging from math, science, business, psychology and more. The services in the Learning Enrichment Center are free of charge to WVSU students. Sarah Ward-King is…
State to Remember Its History during Founder’s Day Ceremony
Founder’s Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, and State plans a convocation ceremony hosted by Dr. R. Charles Bryers, the university’s interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. The ceremony is set for 12:30 p.m. in the Frannin…
Don’t Be Blue from the Flu
Flu season hits during the colder months, usually October through March. Two types of flu, Influenza A and Influenza B, could potentially be deadly. The CDC estimated at least 22 million cases of the flu this season, 210,000 hospitalizations and…
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…
Residence Halls Take Steps to Ensure Students’ Safety
State is taking precautions in resident halls, Keith Scholars Hall and Dawson Hall. The front desk should be staffed from 9 a.m. until midnight, according to graduate assistant Jon Milton. Two resident assistants are on duty every night, and they…