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Bluefield State University Named 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader

Bluefield State University, a 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader

Bluefield State has been designated as a 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader. On September 18, the U.S. Department of State announced that BSU was included as one of 19 HBCUs as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” in recognition of their noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2022-23 academic year.

Dr. Joseph Beckett Named Bluefield State University Chief of Staff

Dr. Joseph Beckett, Bluefield State University Chief of Staff

Dr. Joseph Beckett has joined the Bluefield State University administrative team as the Institution’s Chief of Staff. With 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Beckett brings a wealth of academic administrative knowledge to the position.

BSU Receives $444K grant from National Institute of Health

Dr. Tesfaye, Professor of Biology, Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University has received a $444,000 Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Tesfaye Belay, a BSU Professor of Biology, authored the grant, which provides funding over three years for supporting research, creating research opportunities for students, and strengthening the research environment at the University.

Ceremony at BSU’s Medical Education Center Celebrates MEC Student Lounge Makeover

An August 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Bluefield State University Medica Education Center (MEC) celebrated a makeover of the MEC’s Student Lounge. A gift from the Paul & Carol Cole Foundation provided funding for the project. Pictured (left-to-right) during the ribbon-cutting are Keith Olson, (BSU VP/Office of Development), Robin Capehart (BSU President), Cole family members Lee-Anne Greene, Tom Cole (chairman/{Paul & Carole Cole Foundation), Jason Cole, Chaz Cole, Charlie Cole (BSU Board of Governor

Today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Bluefield State University Medical Education Center (MEC) celebrated a recently completed renovation of the MEC student lounge. A gift from the Paul & Carol Cole Foundation provided funding for the renovations.

BSU Student Michael Acheampong Receives Phi Eta Sigma Scholarship

BSU Student Michael Acheampong, Phi Eta Sigma Founder's Fund Scholarship Recipient

Bluefield State University student Michael Acheampong has enjoyed a productive summer. The BSU computer science major has received a prestigious Phi Eta Sigma Founder’s Fund Scholarship. Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest freshman honor society.

Dr. Ted Lewis Named BSU Beckley President, Dr. Sarita Rhonemus Named BSU Interim Provost

Dr. Sarita Rhonemus, Interim Provost/Bluefield State University (left) and Dr. Ted Lewis, Bluefield State University Beckley President

Bluefield State University President Robin Capehart has appointed Dr. Ted Lewis as BSU—Beckley’s President and Dr. Sarita A. Rhonemus as Bluefield State University Interim Provost. Dr. Lewis previously served as Bluefield State Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Dr. Rhonemus was the BSU Associate Provost of Academic Affairs at the time of her appointment as Acting Provost.

Gamma Beta Phi Chooses BSU’s Helena Taylor As Its New National Director of Operations

Helena Taylor, Gamma Beta Phi Society's National Director of Operations

The Gamma Beta Phi National Executive Committee has announced that Helena Taylor, Educational Outreach Counselor at Bluefield State University, is the GBP Society’s new Director of Operations.

BSU’s Emily Shupe Awarded NASA WV Space Grant Research Award

BSU Student Emily Shupe has received a NASA WV Space Grant research award.

Graham High School grad Emily Shupe has received a NASA West Virginia Space Grant research award, and she’s being considered for early admission into the West Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM).

BSU Faculty Member Named VP for International Steinbeck Society

Dr. Jeffrey Yeager has been chosen as The International Steinbeck Society's VP for Public Relations. Dr. Yeager is an Assistant Professor of English at Bluefield State University.

Dr. Jeffrey Yeager has been chosen as The International Steinbeck Society’s Vice President of Public Relations. Yeager, an Assistant Professor of English at Bluefield State University, will facilitate opportunities for academic discourse on the life and works of John Steinbeck, the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, at the biennial Steinbeck Conference in San Jose, CA.

BSU Student Patrice Sterling Awarded Apple/TMCF HBCU Scholars Paid Internship

Bluefield State student Patrice Sterling has been awarded a prestigious Apple/TMCF HBCU Scholars paid internship.

Patrice Sterling is an exceptional student. The rising junior at Bluefield State University has been selected as one of only 75 Apple/TMCF HBCU scholars (from a field of more than 2000 applicants) to receive a 12-week paid internship with Apple as a System integration engineer for their watch team.

BSU Establishes Associate Degree Nursing Honor Society Chapter

Alpha Delta Nu National Honor Society Chapter has been established at Bluefield State University. The Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing.

Bluefield State University has been chartered as the Zeta Xi Chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society, which recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing. BSU becomes one of only three chartered chapters in West Virginia.

BSU Student Chase Belcher Wins WVCA Scholarship

Bluefield State University student Chase Belcher (right) is pictured with Gene Thompson, chair of the WV Contractors Association (WVCA) Scholarship Fund Foundation during a recent scholarship presentation ceremony. Belcher was selected by the Foundation to receive a $3,000 scholarship.

Bluefield State University student Chase Belcher has been selected to receive a $3,000 West Virginia Contractors Association Scholarship.

Bluefield State University Alumni Association Provides Support for BSU Food Pantry

The Bluefield State University Alumni Association recently presented a monetary donation to support the University’s Student Food Pantry.

The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA) recently provided timely support for the Bluefield State Student Food Pantry. Through the BSU monetary donation, nonperishable food items were purchased, expanding the Food Pantry’s capacity to help the University’s students.

WVSOM & BSU Announce Pre-Osteopathic Program Partnership

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine President James Nemitz (left) and Bluefield State University President Robin Capehart are pictured moments after signing a memorandum of understanding focused on more thoroughly preparing BSU students aspiring to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine.

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and Bluefield State University (BSU) have entered into a memorandum of understanding that will more thoroughly prepare BSU students who hope to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine.

Internship Experiences Help B-State Exchange Student Pursue Lofty Goal

Bluefield State University exchange student Selina Poljak (left) is pictured with U.S. Senator Joe Manchin during her recent Congressional Internship in Washington, DC. A participant in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program, she has just begun a second internship at the Mercer County Courthouse.

Bluefield State University exchange student Selina Poljak has just begun the second of two prestigious internship opportunities to pursue her goal of becoming an International Court Judge or ambassador. She is one of five participants in this year’s Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program to participate in the U.S. Congressional Internship Program.

Bluefield High School inducts broadcasting legend Jim Nelson into Hall of Fame

PikeView Middle School Wins Regional MathCounts Competition at Bluefield State University

$PikeView Middle School 2023 Regional MathCounts Champions$

PikeView Middle School won the recent MathCounts competition at Bluefield State University. Five regional middle schools (PikeView, Princeton, Logan, Glenwood, and Bluefield) took part in the competition, which began more than 30 years ago at Bluefield State.

Bluefield State University Will Receive $212K Federal Funding Award

Bluefield State University Radiologic Technology program

Bluefield State University will receive $212,000 from a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request by Senator Joe Manchin III. This funding will equip the BSU radiographic laboratories with the latest technology available in medical imaging.

“Love Yourself” Community Health Screening & Health Info Event, Feb. 14 at Bluefield State University

BSU Health Fair, Februry 14 at Ned Shott Gym

A Valentine Day “Love Yourself” program at Bluefield State University will provide attendees free health screenings, distribute health and prevention information, and more. The February 14 program, 9 am-3 pm in the Ned Shott PE Building on the B-State campus, is offered free-of-charge to all participants.

The First Big Blue Open House as Bluefield State University

Prospective Bluefield State University students and their families can participate in a history-making event! On Saturday, February 4, the Big Blue Open House at B-State will provide students and their families the opportunity to learn more about the University, its academic programs, and student life. This event will be the institution’s first open house as Bluefield State University. Registration begins at 8:30 am, with the program starting at 9 am in the Harris-Jefferson Student Center on campus