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News
Financial aid workshop offered free at Mountain State University Beckley

Get answers to all of your questions about college financial aid during a free workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Mountain State University. The workshop is open to all students, regardless of your higher education destination, and to the general public.read the article

Mountain State University scholarship helps working mom fulfill dream

Vivian Hunt had worked in the health care industry for years, supporting a general surgery practice.When it came time to further her own career, the working mother of two believes she found a natural fit in Mountain State University's physician assistant program.read the article

Mountain State University fundraising tally announced

Mountain State University Beckley campus raised nearly $950 last week as 81 faculty members, staff and students wore "Denim for a Difference" to benefit the United Way of Southern West Virginia. read the article

MSU Martinsburg Celebrates Grand Opening of Academic Support Center

Mountain State University's Martinsburg campus on Wednesday, Jan. 25, celebrated the grand opening of its innovative new 10,000-square-foot Academic Support Center in the Martinsburg Mall complex.read the article

MSU takes on Talladega Tornadoes as Bolen goes for record-breaking win

Mountain State University Head Basketball Coach Bob Bolen works to seal his 479th collegiate win and break the current record for most wins by a West Virginia collegiate coach on Thursday when the Cougars go up against the Talladega Tornadoes.read the article

MSU in the news
Chefs-in-the-Schools

Around 250 students received a hot breakfast prepared by Culinary Arts students from MSU in a trial run of a new Raleigh County initiative.read the article
Register-Herald

Rarified air

In setting a new win record, MSU coach Bob Bolen has gone to the head of the class.read the article
Register-Herald

Leadership graduate Giaimo featured in FOP Journal

"After a challenging, enjoyable and enriching program, I graduated with honors (4.0 GPA) and, more importantly, a new outlook." - Anthony J. Giaimoread the article
FOPConnect.com

Jackie Hughes-Hurt awarded Elizabeth Devereaux Lectureship

Jackie Hughes-Hurt of Mountain State University was awarded the Elizabeth Devereaux Lectureship during the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association's 2011 Annual Conference.read the article
The State Journal

MSU Events
February 8

Open House events
MSU campus, 6-7 pm

February 9

Financial aid workshop
John W. Eye Conference Center, 6-7:30 pm
Voorhees at MSU
BRCCC, 7 pm

February 11

Temple Baptist at MSU
EXH - Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center, 4 pm

February 21

Emmanuel at MSU
Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center, 7 pm.

February 24

Leadership Ignite seminar series
MSU Center Township, 3-4 pm

February 25

Little General Senior's Game and Canned Food Drive
Allen SC at MSU, Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center, 4 pm
Cheer Camp, Van Meter Gym, 9 am-1 pm

February 27

Midterm Exams
Through March 2

February 29

NC Leadership Seminar Series
"Leadership Character" presented by Dr. Doug White, 8:30 am-10 am