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September 11, 2025
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a full roster of Homecoming activities kicking off on Thursday, Sept. 25, and concluding on Saturday, Sept. 27, featuring cookouts, a parade, a football game, and much more. Homecoming event registration and ticket pickup begins…
September 9, 2025
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has announced a major gift from alumna E. Gail Pitchford, class of 1984, to endow the Pitchford Scholarship—ensuring ongoing support for commuter students majoring in business. The gift has a total value of $134,000, with $124,000 going to…
September 4, 2025
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) today announced a transformational $1 million gift from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF), one of the largest in the foundation’s history, to support the university’s new Purdy School of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. …