West Virginia State University is a diverse, 1890 land-grant institution that advances knowledge through access and opportunity, innovative teaching and learning, interdisciplinary research, and impactful service. Learners are equipped to meet the economic and social needs of the state, region, and nation, and contribute solutions to complex global challenges.

WVSU is a premier, land-grant institution where an entrepreneurial spirit inspires innovative teaching and learning, transformative research, and relevant community engagement that empowers learners to live a life of impact. The University puts students first in everything it does, creates a climate where all can bring their whole and authentic selves and strives for excellence by being agile, adapting to change and rising above adversity.