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Welcome to West Virginia State University’s official page! 🐝💛🖤
🌍Stay connected with our vibrant Yellow Jacket community. 🎓✨
📚 Your Future Starts at State! 🌟

We have an exciting announcement!Grammy-nominated rapper and musician Petey Pablo will be headlining the State of Tomorr...
09/08/2026

We have an exciting announcement!

Grammy-nominated rapper and musician Petey Pablo will be headlining the State of Tomorrow Celebration on September 17!

Join us as we celebrate an incredible milestone for West Virginia State University with free food, Kona Ice, student and alumni entertainment, scholarship announcements, activities and a special performance you will not want to miss.

Bring your Yellow Jacket spirit and help us celebrate the future of WVSU!

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication and commitment of the people who help strengthen our c...
09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication and commitment of the people who help strengthen our communities every day.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing and well-deserved holiday!

The State of Tomorrow is about more than the money raised, it's about what we are making possible.More opportunities. Mo...
09/05/2026

The State of Tomorrow is about more than the money raised, it's about what we are making possible.

More opportunities. More support. More resources. And an even stronger future for West Virginia State University students.

Join us on Thursday, September 17, as we celebrate the success of the State of Tomorrow Campaign, share exciting scholarship news and recognize the impact this campaign will have for generations of Yellow Jackets.

A free lunch will be provided as we come together to celebrate what is possible. We hope to see you there!

Earlier today, President Cage joined Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, at t...
09/04/2026

Earlier today, President Cage joined Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, at the West Virginia Business Summit for a discussioned called: “Educating the Future: Higher Education’s Role in West Virginia’s Growth.”

Together, they discussed how higher education helps prepare the next generation of leaders, strengthen West Virginia’s workforce, support innovation and create opportunities for communities across the state.

🏐 Volleyball season is underway, and the Yellow Jackets are 3-0!WVSU is co-hosting the annual crossover tournament with ...
09/04/2026

🏐 Volleyball season is underway, and the Yellow Jackets are 3-0!

WVSU is co-hosting the annual crossover tournament with the University of Charleston beginning TODAY.

The Lady Jackets take the court at the Walker Convocation Center:

🆚 Young Harris University — 4 p.m.

🆚 Roosevelt University — 7 p.m.

Come out and support WVSU Volleyball as they look to keep the momentum going! 💛🖤

09/02/2026

What a way to open the win column. 💛🖤

WVSU delivered a dominant performance from start to finish to earn its first victory of the season.

The Yellow Jacket family is coming together to celebrate the incredible success of the State of Tomorrow Campaign and th...
09/01/2026

The Yellow Jacket family is coming together to celebrate the incredible success of the State of Tomorrow Campaign and the bold future we are building together!

Join us on campus on September 17 from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. for what should be an amazing day, featuring FREE food from local food trucks, live student entertainment, activities and celebrations, exciting scholarship announcements and some BIG surprises!

Save the date: you will not want to miss this Yellow Jacket celebration! 💛🖤

WVSU Soccer is locked and loaded for the season ahead! 🐝⚽️
08/31/2026

WVSU Soccer is locked and loaded for the season ahead! 🐝⚽️

A dominant way to open the season.WVSU started the year with a statement victory over Chowan, bringing energy, ex*****on...
08/29/2026

A dominant way to open the season.

WVSU started the year with a statement victory over Chowan, bringing energy, ex*****on and Yellow Jacket pride from start to finish. 🐝💛

Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches and everyone behind the program on an outstanding season-opening performance. This is only the beginning.

08/29/2026

🏈 TODAY IS GAME DAY!

Here's a throwback to Stinger’s Spring Bash, President Cage stepped into the action and called the first offensive play of the Black & Gold Spring Game, which led to an immediate touchdown! 🔥

Now, it’s time to bring that same energy to the start of the regular season. Join us today as we take on Chowan University!

🆚 Chowan University
⏰ Kickoff: Noon
📍 Home opener

Let’s pack the stands and make some noise!

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