English • 2027
Wayne Pelts never liked history.
“All we did was define terms and answer questions and take quizzes,” he said.
As an English major at Bluefield State University, Pelts prayed he’d never have to take social studies. But a world history class changed his mind. After graduation, Pelts started teaching high school history.
Graphic Communications • 2028
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Delvalle Dr. Andrew Necessary has been part of Bluefield University for the past five years. He has served not only as head of the Bluefield University music department but also as the director for the BU Ram Band, concert bands, and jazz ensembles. Dr. Necessary grew up in Tazewell County, Virginia, […]
Graphic Communications • 2028
Bluefield University recently welcomed Dr. Jermey and Melissa Yowell full time to the BU Music Department. The two have stepped up and quickly steered the department back on track with big plans to strengthen and grow the music and art scene on campus and in the community. The hiring of the Yowells full time comes […]
Graphic Communication • 2024
While Dr. Shawn White is a professor at Bluefield University, he is equally known to students for the many other different roles he fills at the university. And a look at his life before BU shows a variety of experiences that have helped prepare him for the many positions he holds today. A native of […]
Communication • 2024
Students taking English courses at Bluefield University are enjoying the benefits of being taught by a seasoned veteran of the classroom, thanks to the return of longtime BU professor Mickey Pellillo, who has stepped out of retirement to teach again.
Sports Management + Sports Communication • 2024
Bluefield University has many outstanding professors who are always willing to go out of their way for students. That is no different for BU professor Dr. William Michael Bandy.
Graphic Communication • 2024
Charles and Rebecca Reese have been married for 33 years. They’ve been working together for 35 years, 22 of which have been at Bluefield University.