West Virginia State University Employee Directory
Higher EducationWest Virginia, United States501-1000 Employees
West Virginia State University is a public higher education institution based in Institute, West Virginia. It functions as a regional research and teaching university serving the Kanawha Valley, and is described as a Living Laboratory of Human Relations. The university offers a range of academic programs and provides information on admissions and financial aid through its website. As a mid-sized university, it serves both students and the surrounding community through teaching and research activities. In 2026, the university announced a collaboration with the Positive People Association to host a Youth Summer Podcast Program, organized through the university’s Extension Service. The program targets middle and high school students with an interest in storytelling.