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November 12, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va.—West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service has partnered with HUBZone Council, Inc., to offer an AI-Enabled Appalachian Workforce Program beginning Nov. 18. The free program is designed to help participants build the skills, confidence and mindset to succeed in an AI-…
November 9, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will present a student production of the murder mystery “Clue” Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13. Both performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium on the second floor of Ferrell Hall (building No. 1 on the c…
November 2, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va.—West Virginia State University (WVSU) Associate Provost and Dean and Director of Agricultural Research and Extension Dr. Ami M. Smith has been appointed Chair-Elect of the 1890 Association of Research Directors (ARD), the federation of 1890 Land-grant Universities that provides coor…
October 19, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC) will host a “Fall Into the EDC” open house event on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners and community members to e…
October 15, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host Yellow Jackets Fall Fest Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the school’s Institute campus. This free event welcomes all local residents to enjoy an evening filled with seasonal entertainment and activities for both…
October 13, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va.—West Virginia Creative Network (WVCN) and West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service announce the opening of applications for the Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship (CEF) to artists working and residing in West Virginia. The CEF program provides entrepreneurship traini…