West Virginia State University

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.

Make your weekend eggstra special! 🐰 Join WVSU this Saturday at 1 p.m. for our FREE Eggcellent Adventure—egg hunt, face painting, and Easter Bunny photos for all ages. Don’t forget your basket!

Because of you, our students can afford textbooks, stay in school, and focus on their future. 💛 Thank you for making an impact this #WVSUDayOfGiving 🐝

Thanks to a $344,305.69 estate donation from an anonymous donor, our Day of Giving donation total is over a million dollars — more than double our original goal! #WVSUDayOfGiving

We have a received an incredibly generous $250,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Thanks to this, we have reached our initial goal of $500,000, but we see no reason to stop here. We'll be accepting donations until midnight! #WVSUDayOfGiving

WVSU is thrilled to announce a $150,000 gift from the Maier Foundation! The funds include $50,000 in direct aid for WV students in 2026–2027 and $100,000 to grow the Allan L. McVey Scholarship Fund, expanding scholarship support for years to come.

Wellpoint West Virginia has invested $100,000 in @WVStateU to support healthcare scholarships and strengthen the rural health care workforce across our state. Proud to partner in preparing the next generation of health professionals for West Virginia communities.

Today is the day—WVSU’s Day of Giving is here! In this special message, President Ericke Cage and student Jayden Stone share why your support matters. Donations open at noon today—thank you for stepping up for State. #WVSUDayOfGiving #YellowJacketPride

Join us tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. for a Conversation on the State of the University with President Ericke S. Cage as part of our Day of Giving festivities in P.A. Williams Auditorium!

Day of Giving is TOMORROW! From noon-to-noon on March 17-18, every gift fuels scholarships and student success at WVSU. ​ ​Faculty & staff: first 50 donors get a free Chick-fil-A sandwich! Donate here: bit.ly/3Ns039t ​ ​ #WVSUDayOfGiving

⏰ We’re just 4 weeks away from the Black & Gold Gala! ✨ Join us for an evening of celebration in support of West Virginia State University. Reserve your tickets today and be part of something special

As spring break winds down, campus is calling again. We can’t wait to see our Yellow Jackets back, recharged and ready to finish the semester strong!

Spring blossoms are beginning to appear across the West Virginia State University campus during a quiet spring break week. Looking forward to welcoming students back soon.

One week from today, our Day of Giving celebrating WVSU's 135th anniversary kicks off! 🎉 Every gift both big and small helps fuel scholarships, student success, and the future of our university. Mark your calendar for Tuesday and get ready to make a difference.

West Virginia State University was proud to host the annual “You Be the Chemist” Challenge, welcoming middle school students from across the state for a hands-on day of chemistry and STEM exploration. 🚀🔬

irls Night Out 🎶 Celebrate women composers and community with the West Virginia State Philharmonic Orchestra at WVSU. This benefit supports The Ruby Project & Crown to Serve—please consider bringing feminine hygiene products to donate. #WVSU #GirlsNightOut #MusicForACause

The countdown is on! ✨ Relive the elegance, music, and energy of last year’s Black & Gold Gala — then join us for an even more unforgettable evening this year. 🎟️ Reserve your tickets today and celebrate excellence, community, and WVSU pride: bit.ly/4rUgLxq

🚀 Congrats Shikhar Pandey! Our WVSU cybersecurity student accepted & participated in TreeHacks 2026 @Stanford! #WVSU #TreeHacks #Cybersecurity

Yellow Jackets, let's hear it! What's your all-time favorite song? 🎶 Share in the comments! 🐝❤️ #WVSUFamily #QuestionOfTheDay

WVSU Engineering Day brought high school students from South Charleston, St. Albans, and Sherman to campus for a day of bridge building, problem-solving, and STEM exploration with our NSM faculty and WV Department of Transportation engineers. #WVSU #EngineeringDay

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Yellow Jackets on Senior Night!. Our seniors have given so much to this program, and tonight was about celebrating them and their journeys. 💛🖤 #WVSU #GoJackets