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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.

BSC Receives $68,000 Grant Award for Renovation of Hatter Hall, the College’s Alumni House

Hatter Hall, the Bluefield State College Alumni Office

Bluefield State College will receive $68,000 for renovating Hatter Hall, the BSC Alumni House, on the campus of the College. The grant award was announced by the National Park Service (NPS) as part of a $7.7 million grant to 18 projects in 12 states for preservation of historic structures on campuses at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Bluefield State College Receives $1.685 Million in Federal CARES Act Funding

Bluefield State College will receive $1.685 million in additional funding to help ensure learning continues during the coronavirus national emergency. These funds are in addition to Federal Cares Act Funds received earlier by BSC—monies used to launch the Bluefield State College Emergency Relief program for students.

The $1.685 million that BSC will receive was part of a nearly $1.4 billion in additional CARES Act Relief Funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and institutions serving low-income students.

“B-State’s Back” Task Force Developing Action Plan For Bluefield State College

Bluefield State College has established a task force to permit the College to resume operations safely and effectively prior to the start of Fall Semester classes in August. BSC President Robin Capehart announced the creation of the “B-State’s Back” Task Force today (April 29).

BSC Student Milica Knezevic’s Academic Journey Continues From Serbia to BSC, and Soon, To Enter Duquesne University’s MBA Program

BSC Student Milica Knezevic To Enter Duquesne University’s MBA Program

Bluefield State College student Milica Knezevic has sought and embraced challenges and opportunities throughout her life. As she’s entered the final few weeks prior to her graduation from BSC, she received confirmation of her admission into the prestigious MBA program at Duquesne University, and she has landed a graduate research assistantship position.

BSC Manufactures and Delivers N95 Replica Masks to BRMC and PCH

Bluefield State College student Syed Monis Ali (foreground) and Elizabeth Walters, BSC Academic Laboratory Instructional Assistant, are pictured as they install filters into N95 replica respirator masks. The masks were produced by BSC through a collaboration involving BSC Academic Schools and Bluefield Regional Medical Center. The masks were presented to BRMC Emergency Management Director Richard Cox on April 23.

BSC Manufactures and Delivers N95 Replica Masks For Bluefield Regional Medical Center and Princeton Community Hospital

Five BSC Students Earn OSHA-10 Certification

Joseph Hazelwood, BSC Engineering Technology

Five Bluefield State College engineering technology students have received Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA-10 certifications. Students Kristen Taylor, Tyler Walker, Kameron Hall, Adam Hammond, and Tanner Ray received the certifications during BSC’s Spring 2020 Semester.

BSC Academic Administrator Dr. Jacquelyn Madry-Taylor Participates in White House Initiative to Discuss the African American Community and the Coronavirus

Bluefield State College academic administrator Dr. Jacquelyn Madry-Taylor participated in the recent White House’s Public Liaison office/Coronavirus Task Force conference call.

BSC Hosts Meeting of WV Academic Business Program Professors of Business

Bluefield State College hosted the recent semiannual meeting of the West Virginia Academic Business Program Professors of Business. The meeting at the W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business on BSC’s campus focused upon entrepreneurism and West Virginia Workforce development.

BSC Cole of School Students and Dean Visit Seton Hall University and NYC

Bluefield State College students Matt Jackson (left) and Alexander Brugos (right) are pictured with BSC Cole School of Business Dean Phillip Imel during their recent visit to Seton Hall University.

Phillip Imel, the Dean of the W. Paul Cole, Jr. at Bluefield State College, and BSC students Matt Jackson and Alexander Brugos visited Seton Hall University recently, following an invitation from SHU Dean, Dr. Joyce Strawser.

Dr. Debjani Chakrabarti Receives Summer Fellowship 2020 at Brandeis University

Dr. Debjani Chakrabarti, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Bluefield State College

Dr. Debjani Chakrabarti, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Bluefield State College has been awarded a Summer Fellowship 2020 with the opportunity to participate in the Schusterman Center’s Summer Institute for Israel Studies at Brandeis University in Massachusetts.