Bluefield State College has entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ESCUELA ESPECIALIZADA EN INGENIERIA ITCA FEPADE in El Salvador. BSC Provost Dr. Ted Lewis, Interim Dean of the BSC School of STEM Dr. Jan Czarnecki, the College’s Computer Science Chairman Dr. Bill Bennett, and Dr. Sudhakar R. Jamkhandi, Director/International Initiatives…
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has again recognized Bluefield State as one of 20 institutions nationwide designated a “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader 2019-2020.” In a statement, ECA noted, it is saluting Bluefield State College “for its success in helping your students and faculty connect with and benefit from…
The Bluefield State College 2021 Spring Semester President’s and Dean’s Lists have been announced. One hundred twenty-one students earned President’s List recognition and an additional 221 students merited inclusion in the Dean’s List. President’s List students achieved at least a 3.80 grade point average and successfully completed at least 12 hours (excluding developmental level…
The 8th annual 2021 virtual Agora, A Celebration of Creative Expression is now available for viewing at https://bluefieldstate.edu/agora/virtual-agora-2021. BSC Humanities Department’s 2021virtual Agora, A Celebration of Creative Expression features a variety of performances by area high school and BSC students and faculty, renowned Spanish poet Margarita Merino, and keyboardist Kyle Wolford (a BSC alumnus). …
Sixteen teams took part in the 34th annual Klingensmith Cup Golf Tournament at Fincastle Golf Course in Bluefield Virginia, May 17. The yearly gathering raises funds for the Bluefield State College School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Team Lusk, whose members included Anthony Lusk, Lance Morgan,…
Bluefield State College Radiologic Technology graduates and local working technologists can now choose from additional modality options when expanding their education beyond radiography. “Through a new agreement between Bluefield State and Chattanooga State Community College, our students can obtain additional certification in the modalities of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, and…
The Bluefield State College Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi congratulates the 56 studentsrgajtJyu95 who were inducted in the 2020-2021 academic year. They join an expanding wide network of more than 70 chapters across the United States. Gamma Beta Phi has chapters located in universities and community colleges of all types and sizes. Participation…
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice will deliver the commencement address at Bluefield State College’s 124th Graduation Exercises, May 2, 2021, 3 pm, at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield. Nearly 300 degrees will be awarded during the program. “We are thrilled and honored that Governor Justice will deliver the College’s 2021 commencement address,” observed Bluefield…
Bluefield State College Radiology students recently participated in a two-day review of material to prepare them to successfully complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Exam. Kettering National Seminars representative Jana Larson led the seminar, which is designed to prepare the students beyond the course work they have received since Summer 2019, according…
Responding to the increasing number of positive COVID cases in this region, Bluestone Health Association, Inc. and Bluefield State College are partnering to offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations at BSC on April 16. Twenty-one days later, a May 7 vaccination session will be conducted for individuals who received the first COVID shot on April 16….
Award-winning novelist and author Kurt Landefeld talked about writing formal essays (speeches) as today’s featured speaker in the “Advanced Composition Class,” taught by BSC faculty member, Dr. Sudhakar Jamkhandi. Landefeld, who writes and produces the Bluefield State College “Blue & Gold” quarterly magazine, talked to students about the keys to writing an effective speech. Drawing…
The Emerging Leaders Institute of Bluefield State College recently delivered over 470 nonperishable food items to the Bluefield Union Mission. ELI’s annual food drive was conducted in partnership with Beta Lambda Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ELI Director and AKA member Linda P. Trigg expressed special thanks for the support of Mr. Otis…
Local elementary school students and their parents enjoyed an entertaining and educational Dr. Seuss-themed program recently through the collaborative efforts Bluefield State College and Brushfork Elementary School. The event, “All the Places You’ll Go,” marked the return of the programs between BSC and Brushfork Elementary, the College’s education partner…
Bluefield State College’s Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) students will benefit significantly through the addition of “real world” test equipment, courtesy of American Electric Power (AEP) and its operating companies, Appalachian Power and Kentucky Power. The donations of Wireless Telecommunications Systems Analyzers and Wireless Radio Equipment will be used in the BSC EET…
The scientific research of Bluefield State College students Dakota Parnell and Jesse Orell received special recognition from judges during the recent Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol (URDC) program in Charleston, WV. Their project was selected as “First Runner Up” in the “Biological and Biochemical Sciences Category” at the annual event. …