WVSU President Brian O. Hemphill to Deliver State of the University Address Oct. 9

West Virginia State University (WVSU) President Brian O. Hemphill will deliver the annual State of the University address at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium of Ferrell Hall. The address is open to WVSU students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as community leaders and members. “This is an exciting […]

West Virginia State University to Host Ranger Challenge Scrimmage Friday, Oct. 3

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host the Ranger Challenge Scrimmage Friday, Oct. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. on campus and at nearby Shawnee Park in Dunbar. WVSU cadets will compete against Marshall University’s ROTC team in a variety of challenging events, including first aid medical treatment and […]

Governor Tomblin Named Chairman of Southern States Energy Board

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin was named chairman of the Southern States Energy Board at the organization’s 54th annual meeting held in Mobile, Alabama. “It’s a privilege to be part of the Southern State Energy Board leadership team, and I look forward to continue working with governors and legislators from across our region to ensure a […]

Governor Tomblin Names Pizatella Acting Secretary of Administration

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced Jason Pizatella will serve as Acting Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Administration. “Secretary Ross Taylor has been a valuable resource to our state and I’m thankful for his strong leadership and continued service as Comptroller within the Division of Finance of the Department of Administration,” Gov. Tomblin said. “Jason […]

Multi-Million Dollar Federal Grant Renewed for Marshall Researchers and Statewide Collaborators

Dr. Gary Rankin with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and co-investigators at institutions around West Virginia, including West Virginia University, have received a five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $17 million for the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE). Rankin, who […]