‘Historic’ grant will help West Virginia State University build Agriculture Complex

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University has received a $26.5 million federal grant that will help the school build a new, 40,000 square foot Agriculture Complex.

The new complex will house lab space for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the school’s Purdy School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

“As a proud 1890 land-grant institution, West Virginia State University has a long-standing responsibility to advance …

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