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ßÏÀÖÔ° President Steve Peterson Reflects on First 100 Days
Dr. Steve Peterson marked his first 100 days as University President with a focus on student success, engagement, growth, and collaboration.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Supports United Way’s Celebrity Bagging Event
A team from ßÏÀÖÔ° volunteered to support the United Way’s efforts to make a difference in Southwest Virginia.
Professor Jessica Sykes Studies Barriers to Education in Appalachia
An academic forum on November 6 engaged students, faculty, and staff in conversations about graduation and poverty rates in the region.
Criminal Justice Students Connect with Industry Professionals
The School of Criminal Justice hosted law enforcement officers and other justice administration professionals as guest speakers.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Mourns the Loss of Dr. T. Keith Edwards
ßÏÀÖÔ° mourns the loss of Trustee Emeriti and former Interim President, Dr. T. Keith Edwards.
Community Invited to Christmas at Bluefield 2024
ßÏÀÖÔ° will host its traditional Christmas at Bluefield concert on Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Harman Chapel.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Offers Full-Campus Tours for Local High School Students
ßÏÀÖÔ° showcased the campus experience to Tazewell High School students on November 19 with a personalized campus tour.
ßÏÀÖÔ° Welcomes Regional Students for Business Conference
Local middle and high school students traveled to ßÏÀÖÔ° on November 15 to attend a regional business leadership conference.
Enrollment Increases at ßÏÀÖÔ°
The university reports an increase in student enrollment, reaching 1,039 for Fall 2024, marking BU’s highest enrollment in recent years.
From Rams to Troopers
ßÏÀÖÔ° alumni Tracey Parker and Logan Hinnant have swapped their football jerseys for Virginia State Police uniforms.