Bluefield University School of Education & Social Sciences

09/07/2026

Bluefield University’s School of Education and Social Sciences is celebrating 50 years of nurturing teachers, leaders, and counselors.

09/03/2026

The Bluefield University School of Education & Social Sciences is accepting nominations for this year's Goodness & Light Alumni Awards for graduates from its teacher education, psychology & human services, early childhood education, and master's in counseling programs.

Nominate an alum today who is making a positive impact in their field and communities: https://www.bluefield.edu/goodness-light-alumni-award/

Bluefield University is accepting nominations for the 9th Annual Dr. Donna Watson Goodness and Light Alumni Award, which will be presented as a part of Homecoming and Family Weekend and the Education Department’s 50th Anniversary Alumni Reunion on Friday, October 16 at 4 P.M. in Easley 101.

After bidding farewell to Dr. Donna Hardy Watson at the close of the 2016-2017 academic year, Bluefield University took steps to ensure that her legacy would remain by creating the Dr. Donna Watson Goodness and Light Alumni Award.

Created collaboratively by the School of Education and Social Sciences and the Office of Alumni Relations, the Goodness and Light Alumni Award is designed to recognize teacher education graduates who are “doing great things in our schools and classrooms.” The award is given annually to recognize an alum who embodies Dr. Watson’s mantra of spreading goodness and light in education.

This year, the award is being extended to recognize alumni in all areas of the School of Education and Social Sciences. Nominations are being accepted for alumni for Bachelor’s in teacher education, Bachelor’s in early childhood education, Bachelor’s in psychology and human services, and Master’s in counseling.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Check out our Master of Arts in Human Services program! Contact Dr. Jessica Sykes ([email protected]) if you have questions.

08/26/2026

Super proud of these alumni! Congratulations!! 👏👏👏

💚🐾🤍NEW SCHOOL YEAR. NEW LEADERSHIP. SAME BULLDOG PRIDE. 🤍🐾💚

Tazewell High School is excited to introduce our administrative team for the 2026–2027 school year!

⭐Nathan Cline — Principal
⭐Robyn Thurston — Assistant Principal

Mr. Cline and Ms. Thurston are excited to work alongside our students, staff, families, and community to continue building on the proud traditions of Tazewell High School while creating new opportunities for every Bulldog to succeed.

With a focus on high expectations, strong relationships, school pride, and student success, they are ready to make this an incredible year at THS!

💚🐾🤍One Team💚One Vision💚One Bulldog Family💚🐾🤍

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Cline and Ms. Thurston to their new roles at Tazewell High School!

🐾Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!🐾

08/26/2026

Check out our Doctor of Education program! Supportive program utilizing applied research. Email [email protected] with questions.

Advance your impact in education with Bluefield University Online’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

Choose from specializations in Educational Leadership, Special Education, or Instructional Design & Technology, and transfer up to 24 credit hours toward the 48-credit program.

Start this October or January and take the next step toward your doctorate.

Apply today at apply.bluefield.edu

08/18/2026

Let us help you reach your goals!

08/16/2026

Wishing all our local school districts a terrific start to the 2026/2027 school year! Best wishes to all the teachers, staff, administrators, and students for a happy, healthy, and blessed year. Congratulations to our recent graduates who are starting their first year in teaching and administration!

08/13/2026

The Education Department welcomes new faculty member Dr. Michelle Brown! Dr. Brown is a long-time adjunct instructor and double alum of Bluefield University. She completed her Bachelor’s at Bluefield and later completed the Master’s in Educational Leadership. This was Dr. Brown’s second Master’s degree after completing her Doctor of Education degree. Dr. Brown has been in education for over 25 years as a teacher and now special education coordinator. Dr. Brown is teaching in our Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs. We are thrilled to have her join our team. 💙

08/12/2026

Beautiful ceremony at the 2026 President’s Convocation! Terrific way to kick off the 2026/2027 academic year! Go Rams! 💙