Profile avatar
wvstateu.bsky.social
🌟 | πŸ’›πŸ–€ West Virginia State University (WVSU) πŸ“ | Institute, WV | πŸŽ“ Est. 1891 πŸŽ‰ | #HBCU Pride | 🐝 Home of the Yellow Jackets πŸ† | D2 Athletics | πŸˆπŸ€πŸŽΎβš½πŸ β›³ πŸ’» | πŸ”— https://wvstateu.edu/ #GoState
51 posts 84 followers 12 following
Prolific Poster

✨ The 2025 Black & Gold Gala celebrated the spirit of WVSU with elegance, recognition, and community. πŸ“Έ View the full photo album here: www.flickr.com/photos/wvsu/... #WVSU #BlackAndGoldGala #WVSUAlumni #YellowJacketPride

🌱 The WVSU Tree Planting Ceremony offered a moment of remembrance and renewal for our community. We honored our past, celebrated Arbor Day, and embraced the futureβ€”together. 🌳 #WVSU #Sustainability #CampusUnity

πŸ”₯ The Fireside Chat with Delegate Kayla Young at WVSU brought inspiration, honesty, and leadership lessons to campus. Grateful for the conversation and all who attended. #WVSU #KaylaYoung #LeadershipMatters

πŸ‘ WVSU alumna Lt. Ana Pile is making history as the first female Chief of Detectives at the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office! She’s leading with integrity, empathy, and teamworkβ€”and inspiring future generations in law enforcement. 🐝 #WVSU #AlumniSpotlight #Leadership

🟑 Join WVSU for a Fireside Chat with Delegate Kayla Young on April 15 at 12:30 PM in the Erickson Alumni Center! Moderated by Dr. LeighAnn Davidson, the event is open to all & includes refreshments after. #WVSU #Leadership #CivicEngagement #KaylaYoung

🌏✈️ Two WVSU seniors are heading to Hong Kong! Franco Farias & Logan Stone received full-ride scholarships to pursue grad degrees at HKBU, one of Asia’s top-ranked business schools! πŸŽ“πŸ‘ #WVSU #GlobalYellowJackets #StudentSuccess

πŸ’› WVSU Cares Day 2025 = community impact at its finest! Yellow Jackets volunteered across Institute, Kanawha, and Putnam counties, giving back through service, connection, and compassion. 🐝 Thank you to all who made it happen! #WVSUCares #YellowJacketPride

🎯 Career support = A huge win! Thanks to the Yellow Jacket Pledge, students at St. Albans are excited about the career support and extra coursework after graduation! πŸ’ΌπŸ #WVSU #YellowJacketPledge #FutureReady #HigherEd

πŸ’› Today we’re celebrating our incredible WVSU student-athletes for National Student-Athlete Day! Their commitment to excellence on the field and in the classroom defines Yellow Jacket pride πŸπŸ† #WVSU #StudentAthleteDay #WVSUPride

WVSU officially opened the first Cybersecurity Clinic in West Virginia, thanks to a $1M grant from Google! πŸ‘ Huge shoutout to Dr. Ali Al-Sinayyid for his leadership in growing WVSU’s cybersecurity program and preparing future cybersecurity pros! πŸ’»πŸ’‘ #WVSU #Cybersecurity #TechEducation #HigherEd

πŸ”₯ More excitement about the Yellow Jacket Pledge! πŸ”₯ St. Albans students LOVE the tuition freeze & guaranteed admission! WVSU is making college more accessible than ever! πŸ†πŸ #WVSU #YellowJacketPledge #HigherEd #FutureFocused

🚨 President Cage visits St. Albans! 🚨 Students are excited about the Yellow Jacket Pledgeβ€”guaranteed admission + tuition freeze = game-changer! πŸ†πŸ πŸ’¬ What’s your favorite part of the pledge? #WVSU #YellowJacketPledge #CollegeBound #FutureFocused

Congrats to @wvstateu.bsky.social on their recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the WVSU Cybersecurity Clinic, the first clinic of its type in West Virginia! Read more: wvstateu.edu/news/west-vi...

This Women’s History Month, we honor Katherine Johnson, a math genius who calculated NASA’s first human spaceflight trajectory. Her groundbreaking work ensured John Glenn’s successful orbit and paved the way for the Apollo 11 moon landing. #WVSU #WomensHistoryMonth #KatherineJohnson #WomenInSTEM

πŸ”₯Our Yellow Jackets showed up and showed out at the Capitolβ€”connecting with lawmakers, students, and the community to highlight the incredible work happening at WVSU. πŸ–€πŸ’› #WVSU #YellowJacketPride #WVSUDayAtTheCapitol #HigherEd #CommunityEngagement

Rose Agnes Cousins, a WVSU alumna, made history as the first Black woman to qualify as a military pilot through WVSU’s Civilian Pilot Training Program. She trained alongside the Tuskegee Airmen, breaking racial and gender barriers in aviation. #WVSU #WomensHistoryMonth #Aviation

Who’s ready for the Academic Showdown? πŸ† Join us tomorrow as WV high school students compete in a battle of brains here at WVSU! Don’t miss it! πŸ’›πŸ–€ #WVSUShowdown

πŸŽ‰ We are proud to announce that Anna Payne, a senior in Social Work, has been selected for the Judith A. Herndon Fellowship for the 2025 legislative session! πŸ›οΈπŸ #WVSU #HerndonFellowship #WVLegislature

🌟 This Black History Month, we honor WVSU alum Walter F. Johnson III, a trailblazer in leadership and philanthropy. πŸπŸ’› #BlackHistoryMonth #WVSUAlumni #Trailblazer

πŸ›οΈ On Feb. 26 at noon, the WVSU Center in downtown Charleston will host community activist & WVSU alumna Carolyn Tillman for a presentation on the Triangle District! πŸ“ WVSU Center | 107 Capitol St. 🍽️ Free event + light lunch provided #WVSU #BlackHistoryMonth #TriangleDistrict #CharlestonWV

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Earl Lloyd 🌟 This Black History Month, WVSU celebrates Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in an NBA game on October 31, 1950. πŸ€πŸ’› Lloyd’s trailblazing career broke barriers in sports and inspired future generations. #WVSU #BlackHistoryMonth #WVSUAlumni

πŸ’›πŸ Happy Valentine’s Day, Yellow Jackets! πŸ–€πŸ’˜ Today, we’re celebrating all the loveβ€”whether it’s for your friends, family, or the WVSU community! Let’s spread kindness, positivity, and a little Yellow Jacket pride. 🌟 What do you love most about being part of WVSU? Share below! πŸ’›πŸ #WVSU

πŸ’•πŸ» It was all warm & fuzzy vibes at our Bear Factory event, where students got to build their own cuddly Valentine’s Day companion! 🧸✨ Even President Cage joined in on the fun, creating his own bear alongside our Yellow Jackets! πŸ–€πŸ’›πŸ’˜πŸ» #WVSU #yellowjacketpride #BearFactory #ValentinesDay

πŸŽ‰ Step Afrika! is coming to WVSU! πŸŽ‰ Join us for an unforgettable FREE performance celebrating Black History Month on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:30 PM in the Ferrell Hall Auditorium. πŸ–€πŸ’› Don’t miss this incredible event! Open to the public! 🌟 #StepAfrika #WVSU #BlackHistoryMonth

🌟 Black History Month Spotlight: Carter G. Woodson 🌟 This February, we honor WVSU alumnus Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History and founder of Black History Month. His groundbreaking work ensured that African American achievements and history would always be remembered. πŸ“šπŸ’› #WVSU #Alum

🐝 The Yellow Jacket Pledge is here! πŸŽ“πŸ’› πŸ”₯ What’s included? πŸŽ“ Guaranteed Admission for WV high school grads (2.5+ GPA) πŸ’° Tuition Freeze for 8 semesters βœ… No Application Fees – Apply for FREE! πŸš€ Career Support Apply for Fall 2025 today! https://buff.ly/4hPpMm1

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Katherine Johnson 🌟 This Black History Month, we’re honoring Katherine Johnson, a WVSU alumna who helped take us to the stars! πŸŒ•πŸš€ Her brilliance as a NASA mathematician made missions like Apollo 11 possible. #BlackHistoryMonth #WVSUAlumni #Trailblazer

πŸ–€πŸ’› Black History Month is here! πŸ–€πŸ’› Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future together at WVSU. 🌟 Stay tuned throughout February as we highlight the contributions of African Americans and celebrate unity and progress.🐝 #BlackHistoryMonth #WVSU #YellowJacketPride

πŸ“£ Calling all students! Wanna be featured on TikTok?! Meet our videographer at the union TODAY!🐝 #WVSU

Build GenAI literacy by assessing the process, not the output, write three educators at the University of East Anglia in this resource: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/asses...

Our Yellow Jackets pulled off an unforgettable 67-65 victory against rivals UC with a last-second shot! πŸ€πŸ’›πŸ This heart-stopping finish shows the grit and determination of WVSU. Let’s celebrate this epic win! πŸŽ‰πŸ #WVSUBasketball #BuzzerBeater #YellowJacketPride

πŸ“£ Calling all graduate students! Check this out!πŸπŸ–€πŸ’› #wvsu #hbcu

Keep buzzing, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 As we wrap up the second week of the semester, remember: small steps lead to big success. 🌟 What’s one goal you’re setting for this semester? Drop it below! πŸ’›πŸ–€ #WVSUSpring2025 #YellowJacketLife

Campus is glowing under a snowy blanket! β„οΈπŸ Whether you’re soaking up the winter vibes or powering through classes, don’t forget to bundle up and grab a warm drink. β˜•πŸ’› #WinterOnCampus #WVSUSnowDay

West Virginia State University offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, let’s find ways to honor his vision of justice, equality, and service. πŸ’›πŸ•ŠοΈ #MLKDay #WVSUHonors

Big congratulations to the Yellow Jackets on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List! πŸŽ‰πŸ Your academic achievements are worth celebrating. Check out the full list and join us in applauding these stars of WVSU! πŸ’›βœ¨ πŸ”— wvstateu.edu/news/academi... #WVSUDeansList #AcademicExcellence #YellowJacketPride

Shoutout to the amazing Yellow Jackets who earned their spot on the Fall 2024 President’s List! πŸŽ‰πŸ Your hard work and determination have paid off. πŸ’›βœ¨ Celebrate their success and view the full list here: wvstateu.edu/news/academi... #WVSUPresidentsList #AcademicExcellence #YellowJacketPride

Classes are in full swing at WVSU! πŸ’› Here’s to a semester of growth, learning, and Yellow Jacket success. 🐝 #WVSUSpring2025

Big Yellow Jacket welcome to our newest students and their families at today’s New Student Orientation! 🐝 WVSU is ready for you. Let’s make this a great start! πŸ’›πŸ–€ #WVSUWelcome #WVSU #HBCU

πŸπŸŽ‰ We’re Back, Yellow Jackets! πŸŽ‰πŸ Campus is buzzing again as we kick off 2025! πŸ’› Let’s make this semester the best one yet. What are you most excited about? Drop your goals for the new year below! β¬‡οΈβœ¨ #WVSU #YellowJacketPride #HBCU #NewYearNewGoals

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Happy New Year! βœ¨πŸŽ‰ 2025 is ✨almost✨ here, and it’s time for fresh starts and bold dreams! 🌟 Let’s make this year unforgettable, together. Thank you for being part of our amazing community. πŸ’›πŸ–€ What’s one goal you’re excited to chase this year? Let’s hear it! #HappyNewYear #WVSU #2025Goals

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Holidays! βœ¨πŸŽ„ Wishing you a season filled with joy, peace, and special moments with loved ones. Thank you for being a part of our incredible community this year! πŸ’›πŸ–€ Here’s to a bright and beautiful holiday season! πŸŽ…πŸŽ #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #WVSU

β„οΈβœ¨ Happy Winter Solstice! βœ¨β„οΈ Fun fact: The winter solstice happens because the Earth’s axial tilt is furthest away from the Sun. 🌎🌞 That’s why today is the shortest day and longest night of the year! πŸ’› #WinterSolstice #FunFact #SeasonalMagic #WVSU

πŸŽ„πŸ“… Reminder: West Virginia State University will be closed beginning December 20, 2024. We’ll reopen on January 6, ready for a bright new year! Happy Holidays, Yellow Jackets! πŸ’›πŸ–€ #WVSU #HappyHolidays

πŸŽ“πŸ’›πŸ–€ Shoutout to the WVSU Class of 2024! Your hard work and determination have paid off. Congratulations! πŸ“Έ Relive the joy, pride, and excitement of Commencement Day by viewing our full photo album: πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/4gmtEdG #WVSUGrad #ClassOf2024 #YellowJacketPride

The holiday spirit was alive and well as West Virginia State University joined the Charleston Christmas Parade! πŸ’›πŸ–€ From festive floats to joyful Yellow Jacket pride, we brought the cheer to our community. #WVSU #ChristmasParade #YellowJacketPride #HolidayCheer

πŸŽ‰ Wrapping up an amazing semester! Big thanks to everyone who made it so specialβ€”your hard work and energy made all the difference. πŸ’›πŸ–€ Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you next semester! πŸš€ #GreatSemester #ThankYou #WVSU

πŸŽ“ Commencement at WVSU is complete, and we couldn’t be prouder of the Class of 2024! πŸ’›πŸ Your hard work, passion, and perseverance have led you here. Remember: You’ll always have a place in the Yellow Jacket family. Tag us in your posts and celebrate with #WVSUGrad! The best is yet to come. ✨

πŸŽ„ A festive night at WVSU! President Ericke Cage and First Lady Roa Cage hosted a Holiday Reception for state government and business leaders at the President’s House. 🏠✨ We’re grateful for their support and commitment to WVSU’s mission. πŸ’›πŸ #WVSU #HolidayReception #CommunitySupport #GoState

🌟 WVSU’s Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs held our Winter Divisional Social and Meeting last Friday! This gathering highlighted teamwork and our commitment to student success and a stronger campus community. πŸ’›πŸ–€ #WVSU #Collaboration #StudentSuccess