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West Virginia’s 2 HBCUs Produce:
HBCUs in West Virginia
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Bluefield State University
Founded in 1895 in Bluefield, West Virginia, Bluefield State University (B-State) is one of two HBCUs in West Virginia. B-State offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts, education and social sciences, heath sciences, STEM, and business.
West Virginia State University
Founded in 1891 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, West Virginia State University (WVSU) is the first of the original Black land-grant colleges to be regionally accredited. WVSU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, criminal justice and safety studies, and liberal arts and humanities.