To some, the phrase “local history” is synonymous with antiquated buildings and dull insignificance. But history is not just facts – it’s a collection of stories.
“A lot of times, it’s not the building,” said Wayne Pelts, assistant director of the Academic Center for Excellence and Careers (ACEC). “It’s the people, it’s the stories, it’s those movers and shakers.”
An invitation to join Deeper Young Adult Conference on February 27-28, including a brief preview from Ben Campbell, Ethan Roberts, and Campus Pastor Mason West.
Curious about e-sports? Join us for a conversation with Head Coach and Director of E-Sports Program Madison Whisman, aka “Coach Dubs,” as he explores team growth, recruitment, and what he’s looking for in new players. Learn about what a season involves and plans for expansion, and hear Whisman reflect on last semester, BU’s first e-sports competition season.
The first “Ram of the Week” of 2026 was sophomore Isaiah Sanders of the Bluefield University men’s basketball team. What began as a simple desire to play college basketball has turned into a place Sanders now proudly calls home at BU.
After almost four years of service to Bluefield University, Provost Michael Salmeier is bidding farewell to BU.
Standing in a small kitchen surrounded by flavored syrups and stainless-steel appliances, Diane Clinton pours steaming water through a filter full of fragrant coffee grounds. Dark liquid drips steadily into the hourglass-shaped beaker below. For the past several weeks, Diane has been practicing making lattes, cappuccinos, frappes, teas, and other drinks.