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HBCU Pledge Offers Guaranteed Admission and Tuition Freeze for In-State Students

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In a bold move to transform the landscape of higher education in West Virginia, West Virginia State University has unveiled the Yellow Jacket Pledge. The innovative program prioritizes access, affordability, and career readiness to ensure student success. The initiative was announced to the WVSU Board of Governors and will take effect in the fall 2025 […]

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Trump’s DEI Executive Order Raises Concerns for HBCUs Amid State-Level Changes

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In a significant shift, the Trump administration’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has begun to reshape the landscape for Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. Signed on January 21, this order directs all federal agencies to eliminate “illegal preferences, mandates, policies, programs, activities, guidance, regulations, enforcement actions, consent orders, and requirements,” significantly

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HBCU Launches New Scholarship Program for Future Educators

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West Virginia State University is excited to introduce a transformative scholarship program for its elementary education majors, thanks to the generous support of the John and Ruth McGee Foundation. Over the next five years, the foundation will provide $500,000, $100,000 each year, to support high-need students pursuing careers in public education. Dr Kerri Steele is

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WSSU Alumni Raise Nearly $300K in Donations During Homecoming   

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Winston-Salem State University alums showed remarkable generosity during its homecoming celebration. During the festive weekend, the university proudly announced a stunning total of $287,963.97 raised by its alumni. The highlight of the homecoming festivities came during Founder’s Day Convocation, when Reggie McCaskill, president of the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association, presented Chancellor Bonita Brown

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HBCU Unveils Plans for $50M State-of-the-Art Agricultural Laboratory

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In a significant step for agricultural education and research, West Virginia State University celebrated the groundbreaking of its new $50 million agricultural laboratory on Tuesday. WVSU President Ericke S. Cage, Governor Jim Justice, Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt, and various state and local officials attended the event. “This is truly an historic day in the

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WVSU Awarded $250,000 for New Track and Field Complex

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In a significant development for student-athletes and the community, West Virginia State University has received a $250,000 grant from the Kanawha County Commission to construct a new track and field complex on its campus. The funding, sourced from American Rescue Plan funds, was approved during the commission’s recent meeting on Wednesday. WVSU President Ericke S.

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Seven to be Inducted into West Virginia State University ‘W’ Club Sports Hall of Fame   

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West Virginia State University’s National ‘W’ Club is set to honor seven distinguished athletes at its upcoming Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the James C. Wilson University Union as part of the university’s Homecoming festivities.   The 2024 Hall of Fame inductees include

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WVSU Takes Action Against Global Food Security Threats Posed by Pine Bark Beetle

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In a proactive response to the escalating global food security challenges posed by the destructive bark beetle, West Virginia State University is collaborating with international partners to address the urgent ecological and economic threats caused by this pest. The pine bark beetle has wreaked havoc on forest ecosystems across various regions in the United States,

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