Peyton Whitt has been selected as Bluefield State University’s top Engineering Technology Freshman for the 2021-2022 Academic Year as the recipient of the “Claude B. Dalton Scholarship.” He is a Mechanical Engineering Technology major and has a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Whitt, a Peterstown, WV resident, is a James Monroe High School graduate. “I am blessed…
During a program attended by WV Governor Jim Justice and many coal industry leaders, Pocahontas Land and Bluefield State University announced that they’ve partnered to establish the Pocahontas Land Coal Producers Endowed Professorship. The goal—to re-establish the Mining Engineering Technology program at BSU. Warrior Met Coal Company COO Jack Richardson, a 1984 Bluefield State Mining…
Bluefield State University’s MBA Program Underway The W. Paul Cole Jr., College of Business at Bluefield State University welcomes Dr. Jerry Wood the new Director of the BSU Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program. “Dr. Wood is an experienced, and highly respected leader and MBA Director. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a…
Bluefield State University sophomore Patrice Sterling took full advantage of her intensive seven-week summer internship working with professional engineer. Sterling, a Kingston, Jamaica resident and Computer Science major, was one of only 104 students chosen from more than 2000 applicants to take part in the New Technologists Innovation Academy. She recently took a few…
Bluefield State University’s Betty M. Nash (right), is BSU’s 2021-2022 “Faculty of the Year” Recipient. Professor Nash is pictured (right) with Dr. Ted Lewis, BSU Provost, who presented her a $1000 check from the Bluefield State University Foundation in recognition of her selection for the award. Nash is a Professor in the RN to BSN program…
Bluefield State University student Kadi Ruble-Varney thoroughly enjoyed her Project Success paid internship this summer at Oakvale Elementary School. As a junior majoring in Elementary Education, Kadi worked with teachers and students in kindergarten through fifth grade as they prepare for the coming academic year. “I have always loved working with young children,” Ruble-Varney said….
Local attorney Raeann Osborne will be a featured presenter at an August 29 program, “Child Abuse, Child Advocacy & Mandate Reporters,” at Bluefield State University. The program, which begins at 1:30 pm in the Basic Science Auditorium on BSU’s campus, is open to the public. A Bluefield State Criminal Justice program graduate (2010), Ms. Osborne…
Bluefield State University student Michael Acheampong’s career goal is to work as a software engineer. Acheampong, originally from Kumasi, Ghana, completed a BSU Project Success paid internship as an Information Technology technician in the BSU Computer Science Department. Under the supervision of the University’s Network Administrator, Chris Shrader, the Bluefield State Computer Science major gained…
Bluefield State University has received formal notification that it has earned full reaffirmation of accreditation from the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In taking this action, the IAC considered materials from the most recent evaluation findings. HLC is a regional accrediting body of degree-granting higher education institutions in an 18-state…
Bluefield State University’s Alternative Teacher Certification program provides an accelerated pathway for aspiring teachers to earn a teaching license and launch their careers in education. “The program is endorsed by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDOE) and involves completing two online courses,” noted Dr. Terene Stiltner, BSC Teacher Education Director. She explained that the…
Wyoming County Career and Technical Center (WCCTC) students now can earn 14 college credits while completing specific courses at the Center, then move seamlessly into the Bluefield State College Criminal Justice program. Through a recently approved Articulation Agreement including BSC, the Wyoming County Board of Education, and the Wyoming County Career and Technical Center, qualifying…
Bluefield State College has reversed a decade-long decline in enrollment and, over the past three years, the College has become West Virginia’s fastest-growing public institution of higher education. Earlier this month, Dr. Ted Lewis addressed a national audience of college administrators at the annual American Association of Community Colleges Conference in New York City. …
Raleigh County Academy of Careers and Technology (ACT) students now can earn 14 college credits while completing specific courses at the Academy, then move seamlessly into the Bluefield State College Criminal Justice program. Through a recently approved Articulation Agreement between BSC, Raleigh County Public Schools, and Raleigh County ACT, qualifying Raleigh County ACT students who…
The 239 students in the Bluefield State College Class of 2022 had the opportunity to experience and celebrate the milestone achievement of their graduation during the College’s 125th Commencement program on April 30 at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield. Following the processional and the PikeView High School JROTC cadets’ posting of the colors, BSC…
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at Bluefield State College recently participated in the ASCE Virginia’s Conference Student Symposium and Competition at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. Bluefield State College students placed second in the Surveying category. The Virginia’s Student Conference is comprised of nine schools, including Bluefield State College, Marshall…