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.
Nestled in between the cafeteria and the student center, Chicory Coffee Co. fuels BU students with meals, candy, soft drinks, snacks, shakes, and most importantly — coffee.
At Bluefield University, Moriah Mingo is making goals both on and off the field. Part of the women’s soccer team and Bluefield University Student Ministries, Mingo is an active presence at BU. She also leads a discipleship group called “The Dojo,” named after her father’s book.
“History stuff” is what Wendy Beavers, assistant professor of history at Bluefield University, hopes her students walk away with an interest in.
“I love to learn and teach new information,” Beavers said, “to see new students every semester who maybe never liked history, then to see some of them by the end of the semester say, ‘Hey, maybe this history stuff is pretty interesting.'”
The Career Pathways courses in the general education curriculum have been a hot topic in both student and faculty circles. Are the courses effective? Do students find them helpful? What are the pros and cons? We thought we’d ask BU students to share their thoughts on Career Pathways classes.
After almost four years of service to Bluefield University, Provost Michael Salmeier is bidding farewell to BU.
The Bluefield University Music Department has been invited, yet again, to perform on the most renowned stage in New York, Carnegie Hall, a goal most musicians can only dream of.
With a somewhat harsh winter behind us from last year, what can we expect going into the colder months this year?
The university is officially changing the academic calendar starting in the 2026-2027 term, with changes as early as this spring.
Last semester, The Rampage covered Bluefield University considering changing the academic calendar and seeking feedback from students.
Photo provided courtesy of Barbara Anderson. Recently, I sat down with BU theater major Elie Haynes, who played the leading role of Lucy van Pelt in Bluefield Youth and Community Theatre’s (BCYT) production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Haynes said this play was a different experience than her other productions with BCYT, namely […]
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Elle Gunter This fall, the Appalachian Educators Scholarship was added to the list of scholarships Bluefield University offers to its students. According to Harrison Rice, associate vice president for online learning, “This scholarship came about as part of a conversation with our dean of the School of Education, Dr. […]
Photo provided by Dr. Kimberly Farmer Recently, Dr. Kimberly Farmer, Dean of the School of Criminal Justice and a criminal justice professor, took a group of her criminal justice majors to Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, VA. I always joke that I have taken more “field trips” in college than in high school, but […]
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Malique Gordon This fall has been an eventful time for Bluefield, marked by numerous upgrades and renovations. Our very own MacLab was no exception to this trend. Replacing the computers was a needed upgrade said Allen Roberts, assistant professor of graphic communications. “It’s a request we’ve had for a […]
Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Elei Haynes. Bluefield Youth and Community Theatre (BYCT) has four shows planned for the 2025-2026 season. In the fall, BYCT will present You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Annie with Romeo and Juliet and Hadestown to follow in the spring. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown brings several […]
Photos provided by Rampage student photographer Emily Sansalone. Rilla Cooper has joined the Academic Center for Excellence and Careers (ACEC) as the director of student success. Cooper comes to Bluefield University with 16 years of experience teaching high school juniors and seniors English and study skills, as well as helping them submit college applications. She […]
Photo courtesy of Bluefield University Facebook Each year, Bluefield University awards its Presidential Scholarship to two incoming freshmen. This year, Joseph Flannigan and Sophie Hall were selected as the recipients of this prestigious award. The Presidential Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship renewable for all four years of a student’s bachelor’s degree at Bluefield University. But […]
Photo provided by student photographer Talan Poe. In a landmark decision, Bluefield University is freezing tuition for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. This decision was made to reaffirm the university’s commitment to making higher education more affordable, as stated on the BU website. Dr. Steve Peterson, Bluefield University’s president, said that he and the president’s […]
Recently, heavy rain and flooding ravaged Bluefield and the surrounding areas, compounding the already pressing effects of Hurricane Helene just a few months before. One of the areas most affected: McDowell County, West Virginia, which has suffered greatly. McDowell ranks as one of the poorest and sickest areas in not only Appalachia but also America. […]
A number of Bluefield University athletic teams have lost their head coach in recent months, including women’s soccer, men’s basketball, and most recently women’s volleyball. As the search continues, Athletic Director Corey Mullins shares some insights into the process of finding a new coach for our Lady Rams. “Like with every search, it’s a combination of advertisement, but […]
Graphic illustration provided by Rampage editor and writer Savannah Taylor. Bluefield University is working with a nearby town, Bramwell, West Virginia, to preserve its history with one-on-one video interviews with residents, led by Professor Allen Roberts, chair of the Department of Graphic Communication, and a team of Communications students. Guided by the motto “no story […]
Among the several new Bible studies on campus, the women’s Pursuit Bible study, led by Kristin Parker, director of athletic communications, is gearing up. Focused on “creating a safe space where women can encourage and uplift one another,” Pursuit meetings are scheduled for Sundays at 8 p.m. on the third floor of East River Hall. […]
Photograph provided by Rampage student writer Savannah Taylor. Another spring is approaching, and with it another publication of The Bluestone Review, our university’s literary magazine. Students are welcome to submit creative works such as stories, plays, creative nonfiction, poetry, photography, art, songs, and other such works. Works can be submitted to the review by emailing […]
Photograph provided by Rampage student photographer Zander Slough. A new discipleship group called The Dojo is coming to Bluefield University as part of a new effort to reframe how the Bluefield University Student Ministry team approaches discipleship on campus. BU student Moriah Mingo will lead The Dojo using her father’s book Black Belt Discipleship. Discipleship […]
After a sweltering summer, the cold that has recently taken over the campus may feel unbearable to some of our students, including California resident Moriah Mingo, who finds herself frustrated with the frigid temperatures. “I’m cold. I’m sick. I’ve never worn so many layers in my life,” Mingo said. “I miss San Diego. I miss […]
In early September, Ashton Bucklen was nominated as BU’s “Ram of the Week”. Bucklen was nominated not only because of his success in his classes and the Ram Band, but also because he is a kind, caring, and considerate student both on and off campus. But who is Bucklen and how did he come to […]
If you’ve ever been to a Bluefield University football game, chances are you’ve heard the BU Ram Band. The Ram Band plays an integral part in providing music for the university and its students, and the band is hoping to recruit a few new members to join its ensemble. According to Dr. Andy Necessary, director […]
After a period of inactivity, the Art Club will be returning to Bluefield University. Headed by Professor Allen Roberts, the Art Club is looking for interested members. Contrary to popular belief, according to Roberts, every student is encouraged to join regardless of major or experience. “Artistic ability is not a requirement,” he said. “I envision […]