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West Virginia State University

@WVStateU

The official Twitter of West Virginia State University, the Kanawha Valley's only public research and teaching HBCU. Go STATE! #ItStartsAtState #WVSU

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West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
May 22, 2023
Impact. Discovery. Inspiration. Innovation. Opportunity. For more than 130 years, WVSU has stood as a beacon of hope and a pathway to prosperity for thousands of students, and we can do the same for you. Go State! Find out more today at wvstateu.edu.
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West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Aug 25, 2018
Today the University community gathered to dedicate a statue and scholarship in honor of our amazing alum Katherine Johnson. The statue will serve as a source of inspiration to current and future students of all that is possible through dedication, hard work and perseverance.
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Jul 2, 2020
Dr. Nicole Pride has been selected by the Board of Governors to serve as the 12th President of West Virginia State University and is the first female president in our University’s history. We are excited to enter this new era of leadership at WVSU! bit.ly/2NRRu5G
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Sep 1, 2020
History in the making! Today we welcome Dr. Nicole Pride as the first woman and 12th president of West Virginia State University.
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Aug 26, 2017
The WV Legislature has named today "Katherine Johnson Day" in honor of the @NASA physicist and mathematician's achievements.
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Jul 8, 2020
Take a look at our gorgeous campus and get a glimpse of the academic programs and activities that we offer at West Virginia State University. We hope to see you in person soon!
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West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Oct 31, 2016
On this day, WVSU alum Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an @NBA game in 1950.
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Aug 24, 2021
The university announced today nearly $2 million in upgrades to its football stadium that will include installation of an artificial turf field, lights and new bleachers. bit.ly/2WdAGhj
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Feb 7, 2021
Congratulations to WVSU alumnus, the late Bill Nunn Jr. on his selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor. #legendsstartatState
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Sep 2, 2017
The Yellow Jackets win season opening game over University of Charleston 51-28. Go State!
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Aug 22, 2022
This Friday is recognized as Katherine Johnson Day in West Virginia, in honor of the late Katherine Johnson, a WVSU alumna and West Virginia native, who became most known for calculating equations of NASA's orbital mission of Astronaut John Glenn in the 1960s. 📸: @NASA
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Aug 26, 2019
Today is Katherine Johnson Day in West Virginia and it also happens to be her 101st birthday. Happy Birthday Katherine! 🎂🎉🎈
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Sep 21, 2021
It’s an exciting day for the Yellow Jacket Nation as the artificial turf at Lakin-Ray Field is starting to be installed.
West Virginia State University
@WVStateU
Jan 29, 2018
Retired WVSU baseball coach Cal Bailey will be inducted into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame this year. Bailey retired in 2014 as the winningest all-sport college coach in state history.