Roundup: Tech visits OSU-Marion tonight Nov 27, 2007
Over the weekend, Tech went 1-1 in the Currence Classic tournament at Bluefield State College, defeating Tusculum 66-63 in the first round before falling to Concord 86-70 in the title game. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Eight schools create Higher Education Center Nov 5, 2007
The participating institutions are Bluefield State College, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Concord and Marshall universities and the WVU Extension Service. The center is also home to New River and Southern and WVU Tech community and technical colleges. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Black colleges list ranks Bluefield 34th Sep 29, 2007
U.S. News Report ranks Bluefield State College at No. 34 on the list of top historically black schools in the country. West Virginia State University, the states other historically black institution, is listed as a Tier 2 school on the list. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Presidents of six universities, colleges in W.Va. get pay raise Sep 21, 2007
Albert Walker, president at Bluefield State College had his contract extended through June 2009. His salary also increased by $675 to $148,047. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Personnel Announcement Sep 19, 2007
Mr. Hager received his bachelor's degree from Bluefield State College. The President intends to nominate Keith Hall, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the Department of Labor. (White House News Releases)
Youth baseball Jul 23, 2007
At Bluefield State College ... Note: Mountaineer/Charleston Central advances to single-elimination quarterfinals Tuesday at Bluefield State College. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Fitness a struggle for disabled people Apr 18, 2007
Deborrah Pittman, head of the computer science department at Bluefield State College in West Virginia, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997 and sometimes uses a wheelchair. She lives in a state where one in four adults is disabled, the highest rate in the country. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
That Crazy College Game of "More Diverse Than Thou" Mar 30, 2007
Bluefield State College is "committed to the principle that minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply"; actual encouragement must be inferred. Applicants from those four groups are also "welcome" at Concord University. (Townhall.com)
WVC basketball: Scott heats up from 3-point range as W.Va. State bounces Glenville Feb 11, 2007
Wesleyan 77: In Buckhannon, Bluefield State College eked out a win over West Virginia Wesleyan. Bluefield (8-13, 4-9) proved just a touch better than Wesleyan (3-19, 2-11). (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Norwegian Judge Strips Go-Go Girls of Tax Burden Dec 8, 2006
" The Salvation Army plans to have the coin appraised and sold, possibly before the end of the holiday season. "One hundred percent of the money will be used to benefit our programs," Patrick said. The local Salvation Army distributes toys, food baskets and clothing. Before the gold coin donation, the local group had raised about $34,000 this year, Patrick said. It typically raises $80,000 through its kettle collections, he said. Bring Back Big Blue! BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (AP) Bluefield State College... (Fox News)
Big Blue Mascot Missing, College Offers Reward Dec 8, 2006
-- Bluefield State College is offering a $300 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Big Blue. The big, blue fuzzy college mascot has been an icon on campus for more than decade. (KIRO TV, WA)
Number of black college students declining Dec 3, 2006
Bluefield State College in West Virginia, a historically black college, is 91 percent white. The reason. (Shoals TimesDaily)
FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES Sep 29, 2006
Colleges: - Cornell University - Haverford College - Norwich University - California State University-Long Beach - University of Virginia - Dartmouth College - University of Delaware - Millikin University - Bluefield State College (Answers will be posted on the R House message board. . (RutgersInsider.com)
Area roundup Sep 16, 2006
The participating schools are WVSU, Bluefield State College, Salem International and California of Pa. CHARITY GOLF: The AMFM Charity Golf Classic, benefiting the United Way, will be held Oct. 16 at Edgewood Country Club. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Five state schools ranked in Top 100 for accepting students Aug 22, 2006
Bluefield State College, Glenville State College, Mountain State, Shepherd and West Virginia University-Parkersburg all made the list. Glenville, MSU and WVU-P all are marked for 100 percent acceptance, while Bluefield and Shepherd accept 96. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Dr. William Murray Clayborne devoted his life to education Aug 17, 2006
After being discharged from the service he continued his education at Bluefield State College where he earned his bachelor s degree in education. He went on to receive a master s degree from Virginia State College, which is now a university, and a doctorate of education from George Washington University in Washington. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Virginia Student Serves as Team Lead for NASA Robotics Academy at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Jul 28, 2006
"If you don't know something, then there is always someone there to help you out. You are also contributing to the knowledge as a whole." Stiltner is in his junior year at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, W.V and is pursuing a degree in computer sciences. He has had an interest in robotics since high school, gaining experience in the field as he helped start a For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition team at his high school. (PR Newswire)
