Bluefield State University has named alumnus and longtime mining industry leader Keith Sigmon director of its Mining Engineering Technology program. Sigmon will also serve as an assistant professor. A 1993 graduate of Bluefield State’s Mining Engineering Technology program, Sigmon returns to the University with more than 28 years of experience in mining operations, engineering, safety,…
The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA) will welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends back to campus Oct. 2-3 for Homecoming 2026, a weekend built around the theme “No Place Like Home: A Celebration of Legacy, Culture and the People Who Made Bluefield Home.” Festivities open Friday, Oct. 2, with the BSUAA General Membership…
Bluefield State University today announced that Ryan Bailey has been named Acting Director of Athletics, effective immediately. Bailey, who has served the university in a series of increasingly senior athletics roles since 2016, will oversee the department’s day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and continued commitment to the success of Big Blue student-athletes. The appointment continues Bailey’s…
Bluefield State University students Gabrielle Justice and Danaye Walters have been selected to serve as NASA West Virginia Space Grant Ambassadors for the 2026–2027 academic year. Justice and Walters were chosen from a strong statewide pool of applicants. As ambassadors, they will help promote NASA WV Space Grant opportunities, connect fellow students with available programs…
Bluefield State University brought together leaders from business, government, higher education and economic development Monday for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable, a discussion focused on preparing the workforce to meet the region’s growing demand for engineers and technical professionals. Hosted by President Darrin Martin, the one-hour event explored workforce development, engineering education, economic opportunity and…
Bluefield State University announced Wednesday that it has received an $85,000 gift from a congregation affiliated with the university, establishing the Student Success Fund, a new initiative dedicated to helping students close final financial gaps before graduation. The donors asked that their identity remain private, saying they gave because it was the right thing to…
Bluefield State University is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students who earned a place on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their education through hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to academic excellence. Their accomplishments reflect the high standards of…
Twenty-one high school students from across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia were recognized Thursday during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony for the 2026 West Virginia Junior Nurse Academy at Bluefield State University’s Medical Education Center. The academy, a partnership among Bluefield State University, WVU Medicine, Princeton Community Hospital, and Princeton Rescue Squad, provides students…
Bluefield State University students earned multiple top-10 finishes at the 2026 FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, while the University’s chapter received national recognition for excellence, and one of its advisors earned a prestigious statewide honor. Competing against collegiate business students from across…
Bluefield State University has received approval from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to launch a Master of Science in Engineering Technology, the university’s first graduate degree in a STEM discipline. The 30-credit-hour program targets graduates and working professionals who hold bachelor’s degrees in engineering technology or related fields. Students can complete the degree…
Bluefield State University has earned national recognition for excellence in teacher preparation after receiving an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its undergraduate Elementary Education program’s preparation of future teachers in the science of reading. The recognition comes as part of NCTQ’s newly released report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress…
At 23 years old, Tyson Mickie has already accomplished what many aspiring aviators spend years pursuing. A Bluefield State University graduate who earned a 3.9 GPA in Civil Engineering and later completed his MBA with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Mickie now serves as a commercial airline pilot, a journey that has taken him from the…
Bluefield State University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony Saturday morning at the Brushfork Armory, awarding 348 degrees to 307 graduates. The graduating class included five valedictorians, each earning a perfect 4.0 GPA, and one salutatorian with a 3.97 GPA. In a departure from tradition, the University’s five valedictorians…
Walk through the lounge of the Basic Science Building at Bluefield State University, and you will find something worth stopping for. Lining the walls is a new Honors College Poster Exhibit, a collection of student stories told in research findings, leadership milestones, and community contributions, each one belonging to a BSU student who decided that…
Bluefield State University welcomed students from the McDowell Technical Education Center Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program to campus as part of a collaborative visit hosted at the University’s Medical Education Center (MEC). The visit, coordinated by Kelli Sarver, Professor of Nursing, highlighted the growing partnership between Bluefield State and McDowell County schools. The event coincided…