Bluefield State University students Emily Shupe and Kristen Rolen from Dr. Tesfaye Belay’s laboratory presented their biomedical research posters during West Virginia Undergraduate Research Day at the State Capitol on February 22, 2024. The scholarly projects of the BSU students were featured during the poster sessions at the conference. “Our students welcomed legislators, Capitol staff,…
A program focused on substance abuse in West Virginia, its impact, and strategies for prevention and intervention will take place on March 11, 1 pm, in the Hebert Gallery/Harris-Jefferson Student Center at Bluefield State University. Cheryl Belcher MSN, FNP and a BSU RN-to-BSN faculty member, will present the program, which has been approved by the…
Bluefield State University’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are set to participate in their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament since rejoining the conference. The 2024 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament will take place from February 26 to March 3 at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Bluefield State University,…
Bluefield State University is proud to welcome Dr. Brittany Anderson, a distinguished scholar and native of Southern West Virginia, as a valuable addition to its teacher education faculty. With a profound passion for education and a wealth of experience in the field, Dr. Anderson is poised to make a transformative impact on the next generation…
High school seniors and their families can receive assistance in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during West Virginia FAFSA Day at Bluefield State University’s William B. Robertson Library on February 1, 2024 11 am-5 pm. “Completing the FAFSA is the most important step in finding money for college,” noted BSU Financial…
The President’s and Dean’s Lists have been announced for the outstanding academic achievements of our students for the 2023 Fall Semester. These lists recognize the hard work demonstrated by these individuals in their academic pursuits. Congratulations to 168 students who have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.80 and successfully completed at least 12…
Bluefield State University is proud to welcome Dr. Brittany Anderson, a distinguished scholar and native of Southern West Virginia, as a valuable addition to its teacher education faculty. With a profound passion for education and a wealth of experience in the field, Dr. Anderson is poised to make a transformative impact on the next generation…
Bluefield State University proudly celebrates the accomplishments of Benjamin D. Goffin, a 2016 graduate of the College of Engineering Technology. Fueling his passion for utilizing space-based earth observations to tackle global issues, Benjamin’s innovative work in remote sensing has earned him the prestigious title of Grand Prize winner in the esteemed 2023 AGU Michael H. Freilich…
On November 30, 2023, the first group of students in West Virginia to complete their nursing education in an accelerated program was honored in a pinning ceremony at Bluefield State University. This pioneering group includes Christen Blackburn, Zachary Cline, Hannah Goode, Julie Murphy, and Angela Trussell. The pinning ceremony is a long-standing student tradition in…
The Board of Governors of Bluefield State University is pleased to announce the appointment of alumnus Dr. Darrin Martin as its Interim President, following the resignation of Dr. Robin Capehart. Dr. Martin will serve as Interim President while a search is undertaken for the next President of the University. The announcement was made at a…
Bluefield State University President Robin Capehart announced that he will be retiring as president of the Institution. At this afternoon’s Board of Governors’ meeting, the Board accepted Capehart’s resignation, effective December 31, 2023. Until then, he will assist in the transition of responsibilities to an acting President, to be selected by the Board in the…
Sharon M. Covert, a well-known public health and chronic disease prevention leader, will be the featured speaker at October 16 presentations on Bluefield State University’s Bluefield and Beckley Center campuses. Covert has served as the National Co-Director of the Center for Disease Control’s Healthy Worksite Program, and as Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, WV…
Twelve teams will compete for the championship during Bluefield State University’s Humanities Challenge, on October 11, 10 a.m. in the Harris-Jefferson Student Center on BSU’s Bluefield campus. The Humanities Challenge was developed by the BSU Humanities Department as an initiative to promote the study and cultivation of language, literature, the fine arts, music, and writing…
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…