BOG Unanimously Selects Dr. Darrin Martin as New President of Bluefield State University

BOG Unanimously Selects Dr. Darrin Martin as New President of Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV – The Bluefield State University Board of Governors in a special meeting this afternoon, announced the selection of Dr. Darrin Martin, Ed.D. as the university’s 17th president. Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board unanimously voted for Dr. Martin citing his visionary leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and dedication to fostering student success….

Bluefield State Announces Finalists in Presidential Search

Bluefield State Announces Finalists in Presidential Search

Bluefield, WV – Bluefield State University has officially announced three finalists for the role of university president, following an extensive national search which began earlier this year. The university’s search committee, with oversight from the Board of Governors, has carefully reviewed numerous applications to identify candidates who demonstrate the leadership, vision, and commitment to advance…

Bluefield State Hosts Inaugural Biz Bash for Cole College of Business

Bluefield State Hosts Inaugural Biz Bash for Cole College of Business

Bluefield, WV – Bluefield State University hosted a successful fundraiser this evening in support of the W. Paul Cole, Jr. College of Business, attracting a vibrant crowd of alumni, local business and community leaders, and students. The event, held at the Club on the Green raised money to enhance programs, provide scholarships, and foster collaboration…

Senator Capito Tours Bluefield State’s $7.4M Medical Education Center

Senator Capito Tours Bluefield State’s $7.4M Medical Education Center

Bluefield, WV – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) visited Bluefield State University today to tour progress on its Medical Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility being constructed thanks in part to $7.4 million in federal funding she helped secure. The funding, which is part of a broader investment in healthcare infrastructure and education across West…

Mining Engineering Technology Program Returns to Bluefield State University

Mining Engineering Technology Program Returns to Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV – Bluefield State University officials announced this evening the return of its esteemed Mining Engineering Technology program. After a hiatus of nearly a decade, the program has been reinstated to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the mining industry. Dr. Darrin Martin, Interim President of Bluefield State University, expressed enthusiasm about…

B-State Emerges from Critical Higher Learning Commission Report

B-State Emerges from Critical Higher Learning Commission Report

Bluefield, WV – Bluefield State University officials received confirmation that corrective steps they have taken, address the concerns from a critical report last year from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The confirmation came in a formal notification of action taken by the HLC Board of Trustees, and grants BSU Continued Accreditation with a follow-up Focus…