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It Starts at State – Timothy Little
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September 29, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va.— West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service will host a series of free fall-themed activities and workshops throughout the Kanawha Valley in October. Topics include pumpkin painting, decorating and agritourism. Event details are as follows. Registration is not require…
September 25, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a full roster of Homecoming activities Oct. 1-4 featuring cookouts, a parade, a football game, and much more. Homecoming event registration and ticket pickup begins Thursday, Oct. 1, and will run from 1-5 p.m. at the Embassy Sui…
September 24, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) has established the Elizabeth Faye Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship created through a planned gift commitment of $1 million from her son, John D’Amato. The scholarship will provide financial support to students attend…
September 18, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service will host a free venison workshop series on the University’s Institute campus beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. As deer hunting season begins this fall in West Virginia, the three-part series is designed to provide information o…
September 17, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) marked the successful completion of its State of Tomorrow capital campaign today with a student-centered celebration on the campus quad. The campaign raised more than $26.4 million, surpassing its goal of $25 million, from a total of 3,403 d…
September 15, 2026
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University 4-H (WVSU 4-H) has been selected as the national winner of the Expanding the 4-H Audience: Creating Opportunities 4 All Award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP). WVSU 4-H Educators Linzie Farm…