West Virginia State University will host an Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention on April 9. The event aims to raise awareness about mental health issues affecting many Americans each year.
Kanawha County Schools has announced its summer camp program for elementary students set for June through August of next year. Families can choose among four locations offering full-day care that includes meals and activities such as field trips. Registration opens April 1.
West Virginia State University will host Kyla Summer Miller from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a guest speaker for Women’s History Month on March 31. The event offers insights into leadership and career opportunities for students and community members.
Students from Kanawha County Schools achieved high honors at this year’s West Virginia State Science Fair. Several students were recognized across multiple categories, with one qualifying for an international competition. The results highlight both individual achievement and strong community support.
Wellpoint West Virginia has donated $100,000 to establish healthcare scholarships at West Virginia State University. The funding aims to address rural health care workforce shortages by supporting students pursuing medical careers. University officials say this partnership will help build a stronger pipeline of local health professionals.
West Virginia State University received a $150,000 donation from the Maier Foundation aimed at supporting student scholarships. The funds will provide direct aid and bolster an existing scholarship endowment as part of a larger fundraising campaign.
Ben Franklin Career Center students achieved multiple awards at the West Virginia HOSA State Leadership Conference held at Marshall University. Several winners will advance to compete nationally this summer. Their success reflects both student dedication and support from Kanawha County Schools’ career education programs.
Kanawha County Schools announced students do not need to make up recent snow days after receiving a state waiver. The last day of classes remains May 29 unless further closures occur.
West Virginia State University will hold its annual Day of Giving Challenge from March 17-18 with a goal to raise $500,000 in support of student success. The event coincides with Founders Day celebrations marking 135 years since the university’s founding.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Council of 1890 University Presidents have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership with the nation’s 19 historically Black Land-Grant universities.