Author: Keith Olson

Bluefield State University brought together leaders from business, government, higher education and economic development Monday for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable, a discussion focused on preparing the workforce to meet the region’s growing demand for engineers and technical professionals. Hosted by President Darrin Martin, the one-hour event explored workforce development, engineering education, economic opportunity and…

Bluefield State University announced Wednesday that it has received an $85,000 gift from a congregation affiliated with the university, establishing the Student Success Fund, a new initiative dedicated to helping students close final financial gaps before graduation. The donors asked that their identity remain private, saying they gave because it was the right thing to…

Bluefield State University is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students who earned a place on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their education through hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to academic excellence. Their accomplishments reflect the high standards of…

Twenty-one high school students from across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia were recognized Thursday during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony for the 2026 West Virginia Junior Nurse Academy at Bluefield State University’s Medical Education Center. The academy, a partnership among Bluefield State University, WVU Medicine, Princeton Community Hospital, and Princeton Rescue Squad, provides students…

Bluefield State University students earned multiple top-10 finishes at the 2026 FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, while the University’s chapter received national recognition for excellence, and one of its advisors earned a prestigious statewide honor. Competing against collegiate business students from across…

Bluefield State University has received approval from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to launch a Master of Science in Engineering Technology, the university’s first graduate degree in a STEM discipline. The 30-credit-hour program targets graduates and working professionals who hold bachelor’s degrees in engineering technology or related fields. Students can complete the degree…

Bluefield State University has earned national recognition for excellence in teacher preparation after receiving an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its undergraduate Elementary Education program’s preparation of future teachers in the science of reading. The recognition comes as part of NCTQ’s newly released report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress…

At 23 years old, Tyson Mickie has already accomplished what many aspiring aviators spend years pursuing. A Bluefield State University graduate who earned a 3.9 GPA in Civil Engineering and later completed his MBA with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Mickie now serves as a commercial airline pilot, a journey that has taken him from the…

Bluefield State University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony Saturday morning at the Brushfork Armory, awarding 348 degrees to 307 graduates. The graduating class included five valedictorians, each earning a perfect 4.0 GPA, and one salutatorian with a 3.97 GPA. In a departure from tradition, the University’s five valedictorians…

Walk through the lounge of the Basic Science Building at Bluefield State University, and you will find something worth stopping for. Lining the walls is a new Honors College Poster Exhibit, a collection of student stories told in research findings, leadership milestones, and community contributions, each one belonging to a BSU student who decided that…

Bluefield State University welcomed students from the McDowell Technical Education Center Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program to campus as part of a collaborative visit hosted at the University’s Medical Education Center (MEC). The visit, coordinated by Kelli Sarver, Professor of Nursing, highlighted the growing partnership between Bluefield State and McDowell County schools. The event coincided…

Bluefield State University business students brought home top honors from the West Virginia FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference, capturing 15 first-place finishes and continuing a strong run of success for the University’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. Competing April 23–24 at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, the Bluefield State chapter was also…

Associate Degree Nursing students from Bluefield State University’s Class of 2026 took part in an Interprofessional Day on Monday, April 10, at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center as part of their Nursing 233 course objectives. The event brought together students, healthcare professionals, and regulatory experts for a full day of learning focused on professional…

Bluefield State University’s radiography program has earned the highest possible accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, securing a full eight-year term and reinforcing the program’s strength in preparing students for careers in medical imaging. The award follows a comprehensive national review of instruction, clinical training and student outcomes. “This is…

Bluefield State University celebrated the induction of 19 Associate Degree Nursing students into the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society during a ceremony held April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Herbert Gallery of the Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center. Alpha Delta Nu is the only national honor society for students in associate degree nursing programs, recognizing…