BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bluefield State University officially welcomed its newest students, along with the families and well-wishers who came to support them, during the annual Matriculation Ceremony, held Friday, August 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Brown-Gilbert Basic Science Building.

The ceremony kicks off a weekend of activity as students move into campus housing through Sunday, preparing for the start of the Fall 2025 semester on Monday, August 18.

BSU President Darrin Martin addressed the incoming class of freshmen, speaking to the tradition, responsibility, and excitement that mark the beginning of their academic journey. The ceremony serves as the University’s formal reception for new students, symbolizing the shared commitment between students and the inst

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