BSU Nursing Students and Faculty Participate in 2024 Nurses Day at the Capitol

Bluefield State University nursing students and faculty recently took part in the annual “Nurses Day at the State Capitol.” The University’s nursing students saw how their role as patient advocates extended beyond the hospital’s walls, according to Sandra Wynn, Director of the Associate Degree Nursing program in the College of Health Sciences at BSU. “Part…

BSU Nursing Alum Develops Center of Excellence Training Program at Carillion Clinic/Roanoke

BSU Nursing Alum Develops Center of Excellence Training Program at Carillion Clinic/Roanoke

When Charles Bullins accepted a “Forty Under Forty” award at the Virginia Nursing Foundation’s Annual Gala, it represented a major milestone in the career of the Wyoming East High School and Bluefield State University graduate. Bullins is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing Advanced Practice Consultant at Carillion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. He has also developed a…

BSU Students Participate in 2024 WV Undergraduate Research Day at the State Capitol

Bluefield State University students Emily Shupe and Kristen Rolen from Dr. Tesfaye Belay’s laboratory presented their biomedical research posters during West Virginia Undergraduate Research Day at the State Capitol on February 22, 2024.  The scholarly projects of the BSU students were featured during the poster sessions at the conference.  “Our students welcomed legislators, Capitol staff,…

Substance Abuse & Hep-C Program at Bluefield State University

Substance Abuse & Hep-C Program at Bluefield State University

A program focused on substance abuse in West Virginia, its impact, and strategies for prevention and intervention will take place on March 11, 1 pm, in the Hebert Gallery/Harris-Jefferson Student Center at Bluefield State University.  Cheryl Belcher MSN, FNP and a BSU RN-to-BSN faculty member, will present the program, which has been approved by the…

Bluefield State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Make Historic Debut in CIAA Tournament

Bluefield State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Make Historic Debut in CIAA Tournament

Bluefield State University’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are set to participate in their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament since rejoining the conference. The 2024 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament will take place from February 26 to March 3 at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Bluefield State University,…

B-State Announces Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists

B-State Announces Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists

The President’s and Dean’s Lists have been announced for the outstanding academic achievements of our students for the 2023 Fall Semester. These lists recognize the hard work demonstrated by these individuals in their academic pursuits. Congratulations to 168 students who have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.80 and successfully completed at least 12…

Inspiring the Next Generation of Teachers at Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University is proud to welcome Dr. Brittany Anderson, a distinguished scholar and native of Southern West Virginia, as a valuable addition to its teacher education faculty. With a profound passion for education and a wealth of experience in the field, Dr. Anderson is poised to make a transformative impact on the next generation…

Bluefield State University To Participate in WV FAFSA Day, February 1

High school seniors and their families can receive assistance in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during West Virginia FAFSA Day at Bluefield State University’s William B. Robertson Library on February 1, 2024 11 am-5 pm.  “Completing the FAFSA is the most important step in finding money for college,” noted BSU Financial…

B-State Announces Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists

B-State Announces Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists

The President’s and Dean’s Lists have been announced for the outstanding academic achievements of our students for the 2023 Fall Semester. These lists recognize the hard work demonstrated by these individuals in their academic pursuits. Congratulations to 168 students who have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.80 and successfully completed at least 12…

Inspiring the Next Generation of Teachers at Bluefield State University

Inspiring the Next Generation of Teachers at Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University is proud to welcome Dr. Brittany Anderson, a distinguished scholar and native of Southern West Virginia, as a valuable addition to its teacher education faculty. With a profound passion for education and a wealth of experience in the field, Dr. Anderson is poised to make a transformative impact on the next generation…

Benjamin D. Goffin: Pioneering Remote Sensing for Agricultural Sustainability

Benjamin D. Goffin: Pioneering Remote Sensing for Agricultural Sustainability

Bluefield State University proudly celebrates the accomplishments of Benjamin D. Goffin, a 2016 graduate of the College of Engineering Technology. Fueling his passion for utilizing space-based earth observations to tackle global issues, Benjamin’s innovative work in remote sensing has earned him the prestigious title of Grand Prize winner in the esteemed 2023 AGU Michael H. Freilich…

B-State Commemorates First Cohort of Accelerated Nursing Graduates

B-State Commemorates First Cohort of Accelerated Nursing Graduates

On November 30, 2023, the first group of students in West Virginia to complete their nursing education in an accelerated program was honored in a pinning ceremony at Bluefield State University. This pioneering group includes Christen Blackburn, Zachary Cline, Hannah Goode, Julie Murphy, and Angela Trussell. The pinning ceremony is a long-standing student tradition in…

Alumnus Returns to Lead Bluefield State University

Alumnus Returns to Lead Bluefield State University

The Board of Governors of Bluefield State University is pleased to announce the appointment of alumnus Dr. Darrin Martin as its Interim President, following the resignation of Dr. Robin Capehart.  Dr. Martin will serve as Interim President while a search is undertaken for the next President of the University.  The announcement was made at a…

Robin Capehart Announces Retirement as B-State President

Robin Capehart Announces Retirement as B-State President

Bluefield State University President Robin Capehart announced that he will be retiring as president of the Institution.  At this afternoon’s Board of Governors’ meeting, the Board accepted Capehart’s resignation, effective December 31, 2023.  Until then, he will assist in the transition of responsibilities to an acting President, to be selected by the Board in the…

Former Co-Director of CDC Healthy Worksite Program to Speak at BSU, October 16

Former Co-Director of CDC Healthy Worksite Program to Speak at BSU, October 16

Sharon M. Covert, a well-known public health and chronic disease prevention leader, will be the featured speaker at October 16 presentations on Bluefield State University’s Bluefield and Beckley Center campuses.  Covert has served as the National Co-Director of the Center for Disease Control’s Healthy Worksite Program, and as Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, WV…