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. “Bluefield State University believes it…
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. The funding will support…
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. Several members of the Cole family, including Tom and Charlie Cole, sons of the late Paul and Carol Cole…
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. He’s also wrapping up a lengthy summer internship at Amazon’s Tech Hub in Austin, TX. Acheampong accepted…
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…
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. Taylor, who served as the Bluefield State Chapter Advisor for Gamma Beta Phi, has been associated with the Society for nearly 20 years. “We look forward to supporting her…
Graham High School grad Emily Shupe is a student who flourishes in learning. A rising junior at Bluefield State University, Shupe recently 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). “I’ve been interested in math and science for…
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,…
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. This program also included an immersion…
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. “The society encourages the pursuit of advance degrees…
Bluefield State University student Chase Belcher has been selected to receive a $3,000 West Virginia Contractors Association Scholarship. The scholarship was presented to Belcher by Gene Thompson, chair of the WVCA Scholarship Fund Foundation, during the annual West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO in Charleston. Students representing institutions of higher education from throughout West Virginia…
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. The Food Pantry, established by the BSUAA Mercer County Chapter several years ago, is one of several…
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. WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., and Bluefield State University President Robin Capehart signed the memorandum during a March…
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. On March 1, the…
Bluefield State University is proud to announce the induction of James A. “Jim” Nelson Jr. into the Bluefield High School Hall of Fame for the 2022-23 academic year. Nelson, a graduate of the BHS Class of 1967 and West Virginia University Class of ’71, is the 38th inductee to be added to this select group…