WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bluefield State University (BSU) has been selected to receive resources from a federal grant program to develop a fully online job-embedded Bachelor of Science program in education This innovative program is designed to enable apprentices to learn while they earn as they complete their teacher licensure requirements The State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Infrastructure Development (SAEF 2) Grant will fund BSU’s creation of a comprehensive online education degree that aligns seamlessly with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) registered Teacher Apprentice Program This alignment creates a robust pathway for aspiring educators ultimately benefiting students and communities across West Virginia “This grant represents a transformative opportunity for Bluefield State University to address critical teacher shortages while providing accessible pathways into the teaching profession,” said Dr “By enabling apprentices to work in classrooms while completing their degrees we’re creating sustainable solutions to educational workforce challenges.” Professor of Special Education and Director of Teacher Education at Bluefield State University emphasized the program’s innovative approach: “This Grant enables us to reimagine teacher preparation through a ‘learn while you earn’ model Our fully online Bachelor of Science program will allow apprentice teachers to immediately apply what they’re learning in their own classrooms creating a powerful feedback loop between theory and practice.” “This job-embedded approach not only makes teaching more accessible as a career path but produces educators who are exceptionally well-prepared for classroom realities,” added Stiltner Bluefield State University will develop a fully online job-embedded Bachelor of Science in Education program that integrates directly with the WVDE and DOL registered Teacher Apprentice Program The university will design comprehensive support systems to ensure apprentice success while implementing specialized pathways for high-need certification areas BSU will also establish strategic partnerships with school districts across the state to place apprentices in classrooms where they can immediately apply their learning while earning their degrees “This initiative addresses a critical need in West Virginia by expanding access to high-quality teacher preparation while strengthening our local schools,” said Edward Toman “By allowing aspiring educators to gain hands-on experience in classrooms while completing their degrees this program ensures that West Virginia students benefit from well-prepared committed teachers who understand the unique needs of our communities.” The project will include development and creation of collaborative articulation agreements with Community and Technical College partners aimed at creating seamless pathways to a Bachelor of Science in Education with licensure noted: “The alignment between BSU’s new program and the West Virginia Department of Educations registered Teacher Apprentice Program represents exactly the kind of innovation needed to address our state’s education workforce challenges This collaborative approach creates multiple entry points to the teaching profession while maintaining rigorous standards.” has a long history of preparing educators for West Virginia schools The SAEF 2 Grant builds upon this foundation by creating flexible accessible pathways that meet the needs of today’s education workforce For more information about Bluefield State University’s online teacher education program and the SAEF 2 Grant initiative, please contact: Dr. Terene Stiltner, Director of Teacher Education Programs at Bluefield State University at tstiltner@bluefieldstate.edu Lootpress brings you the latest news in Southern West Virginia and around Please enter your username or email address to reset your password – A final round rematch from 2024 yielded the same result in 2025 as Morgantown High School defeated Bluefield on Thursday to claim the schools’ third consecutive Academic Showdown Grand Championship Correctly naming American writer Toni Morrison as the author of the novel “Beloved” set the final score at 26-10 in favor of the Mohigans.  “The thing I immediately thought on that final point was ‘we did it,’” Morgantown Team 2 Captain Julianna Ferrell said We are ecstatic that we have won three years in a row We have so many wonderful teachers that have prepared us for this event we have developed so many inside jokes and have shared in each other’s interests.” The win earned Morgantown’s Team 2 a $1,000 grant with each member receiving a new Dell Chromebook Bluefield High School has earned an $800 grant with all members receiving a pair of noise-cancelling headphones “Appearing in the finale is a culmination of years of hard work,” Bluefield High School Team Captain Quinn Brown said “There were moments where we thought we would be eliminated I think it’s incredible that a school as small as ours has displayed such camaraderie and talent in making it this far.” Morgantown High School has emerged as something of a dynasty in the Academic Showdown competition In addition to claiming three out of the four possible state titles since the competition began Morgantown swept their regional contest at West Virginia University last February with both of the school’s teams qualifying for the Grand Finale in Charleston George Washington High School claimed the inaugural championship in 2022 a total of 14 teams competed in Thursday’s state finals which was held at the Culture Center in Charleston The top two finishers from each of the seven regional competitions qualified for the event.  Additional qualifying teams included Huntington The 3rd through 14th place finishing teams each received a $300 grant.  “We are thrilled with the response from our students and educators,”  State Superintendent of Schools Michele L “They have shown a real commitment to the Academic Showdown spending a significant part of their year preparing to compete It goes to show that learning can look differently and still be effective the students who come to cheer on their teams the band and the cheerleaders all make this a memorable and exciting event for everyone involved.”  The Academic Showdown is made possible through a partnership between the West Virginia Departments’ of Education and Arts the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and West Virginia Public Broadcasting.  West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed over 200 new bills into law – Join us Friday May 9th from 5 to 7pm at Academy Park in Lewisburg The following Death Certificates were filed in McDowell County between April 28 and May 4: Filed April 28 2025: The following Marriage Certificates were filed Get stories thatempower and uplift weekly Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Game Recap: Softball | 4/16/2025 4:23:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Members of the newly established Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority at Bluefield State University gather for a group photo WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bluefield State University proudly celebrated the official installation of the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority on Saturday marking a significant milestone in the university’s expanding student life offerings After fulfilling all requirements as an Emerging Chapter Alpha Sigma Alpha at Bluefield State became a fully active chapter of the national sorority welcomed 10 charter members and one alumna into the sisterhood during a meaningful and traditional initiation ceremony where new members connected with university officials The highlight was the installation ceremony which officially recognized the chapter’s establishment The festivities concluded with an installation banquet where attendees gathered to honor the new chapter and its members Adding a philanthropic touch to the celebration the Iota Mu Chapter also participated in a community service project showcasing Alpha Sigma Alpha’s longstanding commitment to giving back and serving others “This new chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha brings incredible energy and opportunity to our campus,” said BSU President Darrin Martin “We’re proud of the leadership these students have already shown and excited for the impact they’ll continue to make.” the sorority is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference the umbrella organization for 26 international women’s fraternities and sororities The Iota Mu Chapter at Bluefield State joins a strong network of sisterhood with nearby chapters at Concord University Alpha Sigma Alpha is a national women’s sorority committed to developing women of poise and purpose through its core values of generosity The organization empowers members to grow as leaders The sorority’s national headquarters are located in Indianapolis Game Recap: Softball | 4/16/2025 6:56:00 PM FAYETTEVILLE, NC -- The Fayetteville State Broncos needed nine innings to finish the job, but secured a thrilling 5-4 extra-innings win, walking it off on freshman Angelica Locklear's double to claim victory over the Bluefield University Rams on Wednesday This win was particularly special as it was Senior Day adding an extra layer of celebration to the triumph Freshman Kevana Deberry (5-4) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Fayetteville State (11-16) At the plate, the Broncos were paced by freshman Treja Patterson, who went 2-for-4 on the day with two doubles and two RBI. Freshman Xztashya Porter also had a noteworthy day at the dish putting together two hits in four trips to the plate starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning thanks to Patterson's RBI double with two outs Although they lost the lead built in the first Fayetteville State scored twice on Porter's two-run homer Bluefield University then broke the tie and took a 4-3 lead before Fayetteville State scored two runs in the bottom half of the ninth to grab the win walking it off on Locklear's one-out RBI double This Senior Day win was a testament to the team's resilience and determination making it a memorable game for players and fans alike Thanks for visiting VA (LOOTPRESS) – Mud Pig Day is a long-standing tradition for the Bluefield University Rams encouraging students to connect and unwind between the end of classes and the start of exams The Rams community will celebrate Mud Pig Day once again on Thursday outside the campus’ Dome Gymnasium and Rish Hall as well as the traditional mud pit and iconic waterslide According to Lighthouse on the Hill: The Bluefield College Story by Rev the first annual Mud Pig Day was held in 1974 Since the event was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year will mark the 50th Mud Pig Day celebration students competed in a t-shirt design contest The winner and designer of this year’s Mud Pig Day t-shirt is Abbie Bradley May 1 is a significant date for the university as it launches its annual Giving Day campaign and the Theatre department hosts its first public performance of Finding Nemo JR This Giving Day, Bluefield University continues to promote its Blueprint for the Future initiative, emphasizing scholarship support, athletic excellence, capital improvements, and online expansion. Alumni and supporters can partner with the university in its mission to transform lives and “Build the Future” by visiting https://justgiving.com/campaign/bugivingday2025 or by mailing gifts to 3000 College Avenue Bluefield Youth and Community Theatre’s production of Finding Nemo JR Additional performances will be held at 7:30 p.m 2025) – Bluefield State University celebrated a historic victory at the 2025 CIAA Golf Championship held at Magnolia Green Golf Club on April 14-15 The team clinched their first-ever CIAA title with a total score of 905 (+41) Emmanuel Lim led Bluefield State earning CIAA All-Tournament honors by finishing third individually with a score of 220 (+4) His standout second round of 70 was pivotal in securing the championship Joseph Emery also made the All-Tournament Team tying for fourth place with a score of 226 (+10) Fayetteville State finished Runner-up with a total score of 910 (+46) who finished second individually with a score of 217 (+1) who tied for fourth with a score of 226 (+10) The two were recognized on the All-Tournament Team Virginia Union secured third place with a total score of 929 (+65) who finished 12th individually with a score of 232 (+16) who tied for 14th with a score of 235 (+19) Davids Chavez's remarkable performance helped Virginia State secure a fourth-place finish in the team standings as he was crowned the Low Medalist Title with a 1-under-par 215 Chavez shot an unofficial lowest round in CIAA history with a 66 (-6) on the second day of the tournament   David Chavez (Virginia State): 77-66-72—215 (-1)   Sutton Dreier (Fayetteville State): 70-76-71—217 (+1)   Emmanuel Lim (Bluefield State): 75-70-75—220 (+4)  Joseph Emery (Bluefield State): 76-75-75—226 (+10)  Allan Terrazas (Fayetteville State): 74-75-77—226(+10) Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 2/28/2025 10:37:00 PM Bluefield State overcame Fayetteville State with a final score of 71-65 at CFG Bank Arena This win brought Bluefield State's record to 19-10 (10-6 CIAA) while Fayetteville State fell to 22-8 (12-4 CIAA) taking a 19-18 lead midway through the first half Bluefield State regained control and led 32-28 at halftime Bluefield State extended their lead to 63-52 Despite a late 6-0 run by Fayetteville State Fayetteville State capitalized on seven Bluefield State turnovers Fayetteville State's bench contributed 27 points They also dominated the offensive glass with 22 offensive rebounds It was a hard-fought game with notable performances from both teams Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting NVIDIA is adding a new feature for its BlueField-3 DPUs The NVIDIA DOCA Argus is a new cybersecurity offering that leverages the hardware capabilities of the BlueField-3 to offload security functions from the host The new NVIDIA DOCA Argus is designed to operate in AI compute nodes and detect and respond to attacks in AI workflows This is important since AI Agents using RAG often have access to stores of corporate and other proprietary data Argus uses memory forensics to monitor AI workflows for threats Since it is a physical Arm-based processor with its own operating system and memory running on the DPU the BlueField-3 DPU is able to do this in an agentless fashion and NVIDIA says it can be up to 1000x faster than other agentless solutions NVIDIA has been pushing its partners and customers to add BlueField-3 DPUs as part of its north-south networking solution for AI servers If you see a modern HGX platform or a GB platform there is likely a BlueField-3 DPU for the north-south traffic and ConnectX or BlueField SuperNICs for the east-west traffic If you are simply using the BlueField-3 DPU as a standard Ethernet NIC it uses more power and costs much more than lower-cost 400GbE NICs NVIDIA’s customers want to get something beyond what they can get with other NICs or even the ConnectX-7 NICs found in many systems Security is one big area that NVIDIA has been pushing for this extra capability and value add Hopefully one of these days we get a few free minutes to see NVIDIA DOCA Argus in action. We have been covering the NVIDIA BlueField series since RSA 2017 when Mellanox BlueField was more of a NVMeoF solution It is still a solution that seems like it has more room to grow and the security angle is certainly one that we expect NVIDIA to leverage going forward The AI factory is going to be a major area for companies to secure over the next few years and website in this browser for the next time I comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thanks for visiting All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled BLUEFIELD – The West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats unleashed a relentless offensive attack in game one of a two-game set Wednesday afternoon piling up 12 hits and capitalizing on defensive miscues to secure a dominant 10-2 win over Bluefield State University at Bowen Field The Bobcats wasted no time jumping on Bluefield starter Benny Fiens Jack Tilton sparked the offense with a leadoff single later scoring on a groundout by Drew Jrolf A passed ball and a clutch RBI single from Josh Ayala gave Wesleyan an early 3-0 cushion Tilton went 2-for-3 with three runs scored capitalizing on Bluefield State’s failed pickoff attempts and fielding errors Second baseman Grant Shumaker delivered one of his finest outings of the season His two-run double in the fifth inning extended the Bobcats’ lead to 7-1 going 1-for-2 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch Left fielder Malik Wood also made an impact reaching base twice and scoring twice while swiping a base in the seventh to help set up a late three-run rally Drake Long earned the win with four strong innings on the mound holding State to one run on two hits while striking out five Austin Mann entered in relief and recorded the save scattering six hits but allowing just one run with one strikeout and no walks Bluefield State’s Angel Martinez and Colton Roberts each notched multi-hit games with Martinez driving in a run in the fifth and Roberts adding an RBI single the team struggled to cash in on opportunities stranding eight runners and committing two costly errors Wesleyan stormed back with a five-run eighth inning and held off a ninth-inning surge to edge Bluefield 8-7 Trailing 6-2 entering the top of the eighth the Bobcats roared back against a fatigued Bluefield bullpen Josh Ayala sparked the rally with a single and stolen base Isaac Lough and Alex Smith both reached to load the bases before catcher Jamison Smith delivered a two-run fielder’s choice An error and a sacrifice fly brought the score to 6-5 and Jack Tilton delivered the decisive blow—a two-run double to the gap in left center to give Wesleyan a 7-6 lead Tilton finished the game 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs continuing his standout day at the plate after a strong Game One performance Drew Jrolf remained clutch for the Bobcats going 2-for-5 with an RBI and a ninth-inning leadoff double that set up the go-ahead run Lough added a sacrifice fly in the ninth to cap the scoring at 8-7 and Smith contributed two RBIs despite not recording a hit Wesleyan produced just eight hits but made the most of Bluefield State’s four errors and nine free passes (three HBPs Bluefield State outhit the Bobcats 12-8 and led for much of the game thanks to a balanced attack Left fielder Anderson Moreno had a monster day going 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored Tyson Mickie also chipped in with two hits The Big Blues built leads of 4-2 and 6-2 with help from RBIs by Nick Diaz but defensive miscues in the late innings proved costly transitioned to the mound for the final two innings and earned the win He allowed one run on three hits while striking out three The decisive moment came in the bottom of the ninth with the tying run on third when Poteat struck out James Germosen to end the game and seal the win Illich Purcell started the game for Wesleyan but struggled with command allowing four runs and five walks in just 3.2 innings Relievers Davis Weppler and Landon Wilder stabilized the game until Poteat closed it out Jackson Harless took the loss for State after giving up the go-ahead runs in relief of Will Austin Game 1 Boxscore Game 2 Boxscore This website proudly designed and engineered in Buckhannon Contact us: info@mybuckhannon.com Privacy Policy * Terms & Conditions * Contest Rules VA (LOOTPRESS) – Bluefield University invites local high school students to compete in a free esports tournament on Saturday Participants will have the chance to showcase their skills in Fortnite (solo) and Rocket League (3v3) and explore opportunities in collegiate esports The event is open to students who completed grades 9 through 12 during the 2024–2025 school year, including recent graduates. The tournament will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with on-site registration beginning at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided, and there is no cost to participate—but advance registration is required at https://forms.gle/iBopdJNR6ZPHzDv18 the tournament will supply all necessary gaming equipment though players may bring their own controllers if preferred The event celebrates the launch of Bluefield University’s varsity esports program which is already attracting scholarship student-athletes for competitive play at the collegiate level “Esports isn’t just a game—it’s a gateway to college,” said Madison Whisman “This tournament proves that what students practice at home can pave the way for their future success.” the event offers students a hands-on introduction to a fast-growing field that includes scholarships The tournament will be held on Bluefield University’s main campus Registered participants will receive full event details prior to the date To register or learn more about Bluefield University’s esports program, visit www.bluefield.edu/esports Pulaski, Grayson, Floyd & Wythe Giles County Police, Fire, EMS Montgomery County Blacksburg Rescue Riner Fire Shawsville Rescue GAME PREVIEW: Men’s Basketball Takes on Bluefield in a Midweek Matchup 12.10.2024 | Men's Basketball All 13 Bulldogs that played on Saturday made their way into the scoring column as the UNC Asheville men's basketball team defeated St Saturday's win marks the sixth time Asheville has scored over 100 points against St Saturday's win also marks the fourth year in a row the Bulldogs have scored over 100 points in at least one game during the season Taylor and Rubio led Asheville with three steals each The Bulldogs shot 61% from the field (44-72) Abee leads the team with a .475 3-point shooting percentage and 28 3-pointers 1 in the Big South in 3-point shooting percentage and 3-pointers per game with 3.5 Solomon and Marsh are both averaging 14.5 points per game Solomon leads the team with 51 field goals Marsh leads the team with 26 assists and a .923 free throw percentage 1 in the Big South in free throw percentage Josh Banks is averaging 14.6 points per game He is second on the team with 21 3-pointers and a .412 3-point shooting percentage Gantt is second on the team with 22 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game 1 in the league in 3-point field goals made Asheville is the only team in the league with teammates who scored 20 points or more in two separate games Banks and Abee scored 20 points each on Nov Solomon is in an 8-way tie for first in the league for double-doubles with two Bluefield is 2-6 overall and 2-3 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference Elijah White leads Bluefield with 17.7 points per game and is followed by Quantavis Mckinney with 12.9 White is the team's leading 3-point shooter with a .357 shooting percentage and leads the team with 25 assists leading the team with 11 3-pointers and has a .355 shooting percentage Wednesday will be the fourth time the two teams have faced each other The first time was during the 2009-10 season and the last time was during the 2013-14 season Following this past Saturday's win, Head Coach Mike Morrell became the second-winningest coach in program history Morrell is one win away from becoming the 18th coach in Big South history with 100 career victories game is the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the women's team following at 6:30 p.m Asheville will continue its home stretch on Saturday as the Bulldogs host Western Carolina University at 2 p.m the Bulldogs will host North Florida on Tuesday and Virginia University of Lynchburg on Thursday To stay updated with Asheville men's basketball, follow the team on 𝕩 Thanks for visiting