West Virginia State University's Master of Biotechnology program has been ranked 27th in the nation for 2023 by Intelligent.com. The company also recognized the program for Best Student-Faculty Ratio. Click here to read more.

West Virginia State University's Department of Social Work is partnering with Concord University's Master of Social Work to establish an articulation agreement for a more efficient transfer of students from undergraduate studies at WVSU to Concord's graduate program. Click here to read more. 

West Virginia State University, in partnership with Marshall University, has received $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to help establish a Cyber Security Center for Critical Infrastructure at each university. Click here to read more. 

The Presidential Inauguration and the Ninth Annual Black & Gold Gala will be held April 13 and 14, 2023, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. During the Gala, we will honor Robert F. Smith of Student Freedom Initiative, Dr. Ann Brothers Smith,'64, The Honorable Reggie B. Walton, '71, and Allan L. McVey, '73. 

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WVSU alumni and friends are invited to join us for the 25th WVSUNAA Conference that will be held in Baltimore, MD, at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel on April 20-23, 2023. Building on WVSUNAA's prevailing theme:The Pipeline to Leadership: It Starts at STATE, this year's conference theme, A Paradigm Shift: Times Are Changing and so Should We will provide a series of workshops, presentations from WVSU university leaders and networking events that will keep attendees engaged. To register for the conference and make a hotel reservation, click here. 

Coach Bryan Poore, '88, the WVSU Men's Basketball Head Coach, led the team and defeated the Tusculum Pioneers in the championship game of the YES U.S. Virgin Islands Classic, 73-59. The victory was Coach Poore's 400th victory of his collegiate head coaching career. Click here to read more.

The WVSU National Alumni Association, Charlotte Alumni Chapter, collected and donated coats to WSOC TV Channel 9's program Steve's Coats for Kids. These dedicated chapter members are a powerful force in their community and made a positive impact to those in need in their hometown during the holidays. Way to go, Yellow Jackets! 

Calling all West Virginia Alumni and Friends! The WVSU Office of Alumni Relations recently launched a statewide collegiate license plate campaign. Students, alums, faculty, staff, and friends of West Virginia State University will soon be able to showcase their school spirit wherever the road may take them. The special WVSU license plate has received DMV approval; however, 250 license plates must be pre-ordered and paid for by April 21, 2023, in order for production to start. 

Place your custom collegiate plate order right away! If you are interested, click here; West Virginia residents only.  

Mark your calendars for West Virginia State University's Day of Giving on February 23rd! Theme: WVSU Alumni Who are Changing the World - Alumni of Distinction. 

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends can donate to any of our highlighted WVSU units, special projects, or the fund of your choice during this 24-hour giving event. Every donation makes a difference, no matter how big or small. To learn more, click here.

Through our exciting new partnership with FreeWill, estate planning is now free and accessible to every single West Virginia State University community member, past and present. 

You can start off the new year as an opportunity to pay it forward for the communities and causes you value. When you include WVSU in your plans, you create a legacy that:

• Puts your values first and passes them to the next generation
• Secures the future of WVSU as we continue to learn and grow in 2023
• Makes a transformational impact that goes beyond a lifetime

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