West Virginia State College was established in Institute, West Virginia, as a land-grant institution for Black students under the Second Morrill Act of 1890. It became a cornerstone of higher education for African Americans in Appalachia and later evolved into West Virginia State University. The college played a critical role in expanding access to education during segregation and remains a symbol of Black academic excellence.
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