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June 16, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service has named Shanté Ellis the new director of the WVSU Economic Development Center (EDC), located on Charleston’s West Side. Ellis brings an extensive background in education and community engagement to the position. “I plan t…
June 16, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding Dr. Padma Nimmakayala has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist and recognized among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 Global Scientific Index and Scientist Ranking, based on bibliometric anal…
June 12, 2026
Each semester the President’s List recognizes those students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more graded hours for that semester. The faculty and staff commend the Spring 2026 President’s List students for their dedication to academic success. ARIANA B. ABDALLA ALISHA ACHA…
June 12, 2026
Each semester the Dean’s List recognizes those students who achieved a 3.25 grade point average in 12 or more graded hours for that semester. The faculty and staff commend the Spring 2026 Dean’s List students for their dedication to academic success. CARLY A. ADKINS REBEKAH D. ADKINS TAB…
June 4, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has announced the establishment of the James and Elaine Hill Endowed Scholarship, created through a generous gift from trailblazing university alumni James and Elaine Hill. The endowed scholarship will provide financial support for WVSU stud…
June 1, 2026
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Middle and high school students with a passion for storytelling are invited to join the Youth Summer Podcast Program, hosted by West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service and the Positive People Association. The free, hands-on program will run from June 23 to July 29…





