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Bluefield State College President Robin Capehart’s “State of the College” address, September 8, 2020

Bluefield State College President Robin Capehart’s “State of the College” address today provided BSC students, employees, the College’s Board of Governors, members of campus leadership, alumni, benefactors and B-State supporters with a summary of the institution’s achievements, aspirations, and challenges.

BSC and PCH sign MOU

Princeton Community Hospital CEO Jeff Lilley (left) and Bluefield State College President Robin Capehart display the Memorandum of Understanding they signed on behalf of PCH and BSC during a September 1 ceremony at PCH/Bluefield Regional Medical Center. The MOU affirms their commitment to explore opportunities for repurposing the PCH/BRMC facilities. The College’s health sciences programs would be relocated at PCH/BRMC, new health science programs could be offered in high-need fields, and student housing

Princeton Community Hospital and Bluefield State College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that affirms their commitment to explore opportunities for repurposing the Princeton Community Hospital/BRMC facilities. The collaboration would create the opportunity for BSC to utilize current excess capacity at the former Bluefield Regional Medical Center facility to provide educational training for high demand health care professionals. PCH Chief Executive Officer Jeff Lilley and BSC President Robin Capehart signed the MOU during a news conference and agreement signing ceremony at PCH/BRMC on Tuesday.

BSC COVID-19 Test Results Announced

Bluefield State College has received COVID-19 test results from 794 individuals (664 people who tested on campus on August 10 and 130 people who submitted their test results, individually, to the BSC Health Center). Of that number, six have tested positive for the virus. That represents 0.75 percent (three-fourths of one percent). “Each person testing positive has been contacted by the Bluefield State College Health Center,” noted Dr. Ted Lewis, BSC Provost. “They have been instructed to self-quarantine for at least 14 days. If they are exhibiting no COVID-19 symptoms after that period, they can be re-tested. If that test yields a negative result, they can return to campus.”

Bluefield State Returns Football And 11 Additional Sports For 2021-2022

Robin Capehart, Bluefield State College President

Bluefield State College announced today the addition of 12 new sports to its athletics department for the 2021-2022 school year. These will join the ten existing sports to become a robust program for more than 400 student-athletes. Leading the way is the return of Division II football, for the first time since1980.

All-College Institute/Fall Semester 2020 at BSC

Dr. Ted Lewis, BSC Provost, at 2020 Fall Semester All-College Institute

Bluefield State College faculty and staff are taking part in today's All-College Institute. The program provides important college updates, training, and afternoon meetings for BSC's four academic schools. Fall semester classes begin August 13.

COVID-19 Testing Conducted August 10 for BSC Students & Employees

BSC students and employees receive COVID-19 testing free-of-charge on August 10.

Through the collaborative efforts of QLabs; Bluestone Health Association, Inc.; and Bluefield State College, COVID-19 testing for BSC students and employees is being provided free-of-charge today in the Ned Shott Gym. Before starting fall semester face-to-face classes, BSC students and employees must provide evidence that they’ve tested negative for COVID-19 through the results of the on-campus testing on August 10 or through a COVID-19 negative test conducted on or after August 5, 2020.

Bluefield State College suspends all fall 2020 sports because of COVID-19 concerns

Bluefield State’s fall sports have been postponed until further notice, a casualty of the ongoing toll taken by the COVID-19 virus. There will be no games, matches, meets or tournament play through the end of the calendar year for Volleyball, Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s tennis and Men’s Golf.

Important Information/Mandatory COVID-19 Testing, Monday, August 10 For All BSC students and employees

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for all BSC students and employees on August 10

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has mandated COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff at West Virginia colleges and universities, prior to the beginning of fall semester classes (BSC fall classes begin on Thursday, August 13, 2020). Through the collaborative efforts of QLabs; Bluestone Health Association, Inc.; and the College, COVID-19 testing for BSC students and employees will be offered free-of-charge on Monday, August 10, 2020, beginning at 8 am in the Ned Shott Gym. Before starting fall semester face-to-face classes, BSC students and employees must provide evidence that they’ve tested negative for COVID-19, through the results of the on-campus testing on August 10 or through a COVID-19 negative test conducted on or after August 5, 2020.

BSC Class of 2020 RadTech Grads Earn 100% Passage Rate on ARRT Certification Exam

Congratulations, BSC Class of 2020 RadTech Graduates--100% passage rate on ARRT Certification Exam

The Bluefield State College Class of 2020 Radiologic Technology graduates have earned a 100% first time passage rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ Certification exam. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

BSC Announces Academic Reorganization Initiatives

A forward-facing School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and a School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences highlight the exciting academic reorganizational initiatives now available at Bluefield State College. The creation of both new academic schools permits BSC to offer students even more dynamic degree programs that provide advanced instruction and research opportunities.

Bluefield State College welcomes international students in-class learning opportunities in 2020-

International students at US higher education institutions that are planning to offer only online/remote learning during the 2020-21 academic year are encouraged to apply immediately for admission to Bluefield State College (BSC). “Over 60 percent of the courses we are offering this fall will be delivered face-to-face, while maintaining social distancing and taking all safety precautions,” stated BSC Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Ted. A. Lewis.

BSC Announces 2020 Spring Semester President’s & Dean’s Lists

The Bluefield State College 2020 Spring Semester President’s and Dean’s Lists have been announced. One hundred forty-six students earned President’s List recognition and an additional 224 students merited inclusion in the Dean’s List.

W. Paul Cole, Jr.--1931-2020

The Bluefield State College community is deeply saddened to receive news that W. Paul Cole, Jr. passed away on June 28, 2020. Bluefield State College President Robin Capehart and BSC Board of Governors’ chair Garry Moore have issued statements of condolence to the Cole family and statements of tribute to recognize and honor the life and legacy of Mr. Cole.

BSC To Provide Resume Writing Workshops for Bluefield Regional Medical Center Employees

Recognizing that Bluefield Regional Medical Center will close in just a few weeks, Bluefield State College has partnered with Bluefield Regional Medical Center to provide resume workshops free of charge for BRMC employees impacted by the closure.

Juneteenth Day message from Dr. Guy Sims, BSC Dean of Students

Juneteenth Day message from Dr. Guy Sims, BSC VP/Student Affairs

7th annual "AGORA, a Celebration of Creative Expression" now available online

The 7th annual 2020 Agora, A Celebration of Creative Expression is now available for viewing at https://www.bluefieldstate.edu/agora/virtual-agora-2020. Agora, A Celebration of Creative Expression is BSC Humanities Department’s annual event that selects first and second place winners among high school and BSC students’ submissions of original poetry, short stories, skits/one-act plays, personal essays, art (water color and oil paintings, pencil sketches), music compositions, photography, and sculpture.

Bluefield State College’s Spring 2020 Commencement Programs Will Take Place June 12-13 at Mitchell Stadium

The persistence and academic achievements of Bluefield State College’s Class of 2020 will be celebrated during the College’s 2020 Commencement Exercises, June 12-13 at Mitchell Stadium.

Nearly 300 Bluefield State College graduates will be awarded degrees during two ceremonies, June 12 and June 13, at Mitchell Stadium.

Biomedical Research Article Developed & Written by BSC Students and Faculty Member Published in Professional Scientific Journal

Dr. Tesfaye Belay, BSC Professor of Biology

An esteemed scientific journal has published a biomedical research article developed and written by Bluefield State College students and a BSC faculty member. The article in PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed open access publication, involved the collaborative biomedical research efforts of seven current and former Bluefield State College students.

Mother and Daughter Are Class of 2020 BSC School of Nursing Graduates

https://bluefieldstate.edu/community/news-and-events/mother-and-daughter-are-class-2020-bsc-school-nursing-graduates

Mother and Daughter Are Class of 2020 BSC School of Nursing Graduates

BSC Chapter/Kappa Delta Pi Teacher Education Society Inducts New Members

The Bluefield State College chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Teacher Education Honor Society inducted 8 new members during a recent virtual ceremony. Each year, BSC’s School of Education faculty nominate outstanding teacher candidates based on their demonstrated commitment to scholarship, leadership, and stewardship.