West Virginia State University

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West Virginia State University

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Founded 1890 as the West Virginia Colored Institute.

Location:
Institute, WV

Founding Date:
1890

Official Website:
http://www.wvsc.edu/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

T. D. Jakes Religion 9-Jun-1957 Televangelist

Melvin Van Peebles Film Director 21-Aug-1932 Watermelon Man

Reggie Walton Judge 8-Feb-1949 US District Court Judge

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Percy Julian Chemist 11-Apr-1899 19-Apr-1975 Physostigmine and cortisone

ADMINISTRATORS AND TRUSTEES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Shelley Moore Capito Politician 26-Nov-1953 Congresswoman, West Virginia 2nd

Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Educator c. 1941 President of Clark Atlanta, 1989-2002

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