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Members of the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Education visited Bluefield State University on Monday, November 3, for a campus tour and discussions highlighting the university’s record enrollment growth, expanding academic programs, and facility improvements that support workforce development across southern West Virginia. The visit coincided with legislative interim meetings held at Pipestem…

Bluefield State University has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025, marking the fifth time the university has received this recognition from the U.S. Department of State. The annual designation recognizes HBCUs with exceptional engagement in the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange initiative that…

Bluefield State University honored the life and legacy of long-time nursing professor Dr. Bernadette Dragich with a memorial service held Friday, September 12, at 1 p.m. in the Medical Education Center’s Nursing Department. Dr. Dragich, who served as a dedicated member of the Bluefield State nursing faculty for more than 20 years, was remembered by…

Bluefield State University announced today that its Fall 2025 enrollment has reached the highest level in ten years, continuing a trend of steady growth since the COVID-19 pandemic. This fall, overall enrollment stands at 1,442 students, reflecting a nearly 10% increase compared to last year. The surge is especially pronounced among new students. First-time freshmen…

Bluefield State University is pleased to announce the students who have achieved academic excellence and earned a place on the prestigious President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester. These students demonstrate a remarkable commitment to their studies and serve as an inspiration to the entire BSU community. The President’s List recognizes full-time students…

BLUEFIELD, WV – The 2025 West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy concluded on June 19 at Bluefield State University, marking the successful completion of a three-day intensive program designed to introduce eighth-grade students to nursing careers. The academy was held June 17-19 in collaboration with Bluefield State University, WVU Medicine / Princeton Community Hospital, and Princeton…

Bluefield State University (BSU) has been selected to receive resources from a federal grant program to develop a fully online, job-embedded Bachelor of Science program in education. This innovative program is designed to enable apprentices to learn while they earn as they complete their teacher licensure requirements. The State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Infrastructure Development (SAEF…

BLUEFIELD, WV – Bluefield State University proudly celebrated the official installation of the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority on Saturday, April 12, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the university’s expanding student life offerings. After fulfilling all requirements as an Emerging Chapter, Alpha Sigma Alpha at Bluefield State became a fully active…

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Bluefield State University has been ranked the #1 LPN to RN program in West Virginia by PracticalNursing.org in its 2025 list of top programs. This recognition highlights the university’s strong commitment to providing high-quality nursing education, exceptional training and preparing students for success in their nursing careers. PracticalNursing.org’s annual rankings evaluate programs…

For Albert Johnson, faith has always been his guiding light. As the second of nine children in a close-knit family from Pahokee, Florida, Albert grew up with big dreams but limited resources. A first-generation college student who, as a child, was fascinated by Legos and robots, Albert knew his only path to studying engineering was…

BLUEFIELD, WV – Bluefield State University (BSU) celebrated a milestone today with its inaugural JumpStart Nursing Program Signing Ceremony, marking a significant commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals in the region. The JumpStart Program provides participants with a comprehensive approach to launching their nursing careers. Students receive guaranteed early acceptance into BSU’s…

The Bluefield Black History Committee, in conjunction with Bluefield State University (BSU) and the City of Bluefield, is proud to announce its celebration of National Black History Month throughout February 2025.  This year’s celebration features various events, including a fashion show, film screenings, the Black History Month Legacy Luncheon, the Hamilton Hatter Scholarship Dinner, and…

Five BSU graduate students from Dr. Tesfaye Belay’s laboratory, in collaboration with Alabama State University researchers, published an article in the Journal of Pathogens and Disease, an Oxford University Press publication. The article, titled “Characterization of beta2-adrenergic receptor knockout mouse model during Chlamydia muridarum genital infection,” is available at https://academic.oup.com/femspd. Co-authors include Kaitlyn Cook, Alexis…

BLUEFIELD, WV – Bluefield State University’s Mining Engineering Technology Program announces its participation in the Expand Appalachia Project, a comprehensive initiative led by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to promote regional economic growth and accelerate the characterization of critical minerals in the Appalachian Mountain region. The U.S. Department of Energy has committed…

Bluefield State University is pleased to announce the students who have achieved academic excellence and earned a place on the prestigious President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2024 semester. These students demonstrate a remarkable commitment to their studies and serve as an inspiration to the entire BSU community. The President’s List recognizes full-time students…