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…
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February Campus Events in Celebration of Black History Month
February is Black History Month and the University has many fun events planned to celebrate. Please look at the calendar and be sure to stop to enjoy the fun, and maybe you can learn something many of us weren’t taught…
Mr. State performs in Mama Mia! Last Chance to Purchase Tickets
West Virginia State University has very many talented students and alumni, but our very own reigning Mr. State Cedrick Farmer does his best work on the stage. After playing Sebastian in the Charleston Light Opera Guild’s production in The Little…
Forbes reports West Virginia State University graduates make an average of $30,000 per year.
Just before finals, Forbes has reported on the state of higher education in West Virginia and the report is not a favorable one for West Virginia State University. Check out the article for more but here are the takeaways for…
United States Senate awarding Katherine Johnson Congressional Gold Medal
Katherine Johnson will be joined by Mary Jackson, Dr. Christine Darden, and Dorothy Vaughan in her nomination for the award. The Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to persons “who have performed an achievement that has an impact on U.S. history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement. It is considered to be equal to the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Fake Emails From Jenkins Phishing Attempts To Infect Computers
If you see an email from President Jenkins without the “@wvstateu.edu” DO NOT OPEN IT”. Delete immediately. Hackers are phishing for access to your computer and ultimately University computer systems. The fake emails end in “@my.com,” with a subject line…
CHOICES Peer Educators Halloween Henna Night!!!
Tonight come to Halloween Henna Night in the Wilson Student Union from 5pm to 8pm CHOICES Peer Educators, a group of dedicated students who volunteer on campus and help students better understand mental illness, disability, addiction, and safe sex education,…
50 States For Freedom Initiative Opens at Aparment Earth Gallery
The largest creative arts collaboration event ever held opens today in Charleston at the Apartment Earth Gallery featuring work from the campus community. For Freedom is a group of artists that work to see creative civic engagement, discourse, and direct…
New Family Care Health Center Opens in Wilson Student Union
There is no need to go off of campus for your health needs! The Family Care Health Center is right on the WVSU campus and functions as a community health center that providing health care to both insured and underinsured…
Womens Tennis Roll to Win at Davis and Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. – The Yellow Jacket Women’s Tennis Team picked up their second win of the season, 7-0 at Davis and Elkins. The Yellow Jackets swept the doubles play to score the doubles point, with Laura Isbey and Kierstin Hensley…