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Communications & Criminal Justice • 2028
Dr. Jason Craig began serving as Bluefield University’s newest provost on July 7, 2026. Dr. Craig brings experience in a myriad of areas including physical therapy, along with years of background in higher education as a student, professor, and senior academic leader. Since beginning at Bluefield University, Dr. Craig has brought new ideas and helped spur progress at our very own “lighthouse on the hill.”
Dr. Craig, who originally is from America, grew up and received his education in Northern Ireland. After earning his bachelor’s in physical therapy, he went straight to earning his research-based PhD through the same university, the University of Ulster. After around four and a half years of research, Dr. Craig earned his PhD and began teaching at his alma mater.
Communications & Criminal Justice • 2028
Dr. Jason Craig, the new provost at BU, has helped to implement policies and changes at the university while highlighting the student experience and caring for our student body. Dr. Craig dove headfirst into his new role and has plans for further action.
Rilla Copper, director of student success, recalls one of the first tasks Dr. Craig was involved in on campus: the reworking of the RAMS Life program, previously called Vocatio. In-person students at Bluefield University earn credit by participating in areas that can help a student grow in their education, as a believer, and as a person.
English • 2027
The men’s dormitory Rish Hall underwent extensive renovations during the summer, receiving new flooring, remodeled bathrooms, individual climate controls for each room, electrical upgrades, a new roof, and much more.
“From the outside, the brick is the same. But the windows and everything else you see is upgraded,” said Hal Keene, director of facilities and operations at Bluefield University. “I don’t think there’s any ceiling, wall, light, window, anything that you can walk inside the building and see that’s not brand new.”
Communication • 2026
The Bluefield University track team concluded its 2025–2026 season in stride at the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament.
Each member of the team put their best foot forward in the final meet of the year. Dayson McMillian delivered personal bests in both sprinting events, finishing the 100-meter dash in 11.24 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 23.34 seconds. Shot put competitor Jaylen Holmes recorded a throw of 11.89 meters.
Graphic Communication • 2028
Bluefield University recognized its student-athletes during the school’s annual Rammies awards program, hosted this year at the historic Granada Theatre in downtown Bluefield, WV.
Designed to bring student-athletes, coaches, and the campus community together to honor outstanding leadership and achievement in sports, the Rammies celebrates individual accomplishments, team achievements, and memorable moments from the 2025-2026 athletic year.
Communications & Criminal Justice • 2028
Travis Roberts, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing at Bluefield, serves the university by overseeing traditional admissions and enrollment as well as public relations and university marketing.
Roberts also has another talent – meteorology. Roberts, who graduated from Bluefield College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, completed a broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University and earned the Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association. He initially served the community as a meteorologist at WVVA, a local news station, before returning to Bluefield as a staff member.
English • 2027
On April 24-25, writers and word-lovers from around the nation will gather at the Granada Theater in Bluefield, WV, for a weekend of fellowship and inspiration. The speakers for HopeWords Writers’ Conference will include authors Mitali Perkins, Daniel Nayeri, Gary Schmidt, and S.D. Smith.
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