Institute in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Brian O. Hemphill
President Hemphill, 2012-2016 served with unwavering passion and inspired a campus-wide focus on excellence, accountability and student-centeredness through rebranding, marketing and community engagement.
He led the effort to implement new academic programs, launch fully-online degree programs and expand international programs & partnerships.
He launched the research rookies program for students and the peer program for research faculty.
Dr. Hemphill led a $53.9 million campus facilities revitalization (Walker Convocation Center, Keith Scholars Hall and Monroe Athletic Complex), and successfully completed the University's first capital campaign, which surpassed the $18 million goal and nearly doubled the University's endowment.
Erected by West Virginia State University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.
Location. 38° 22.934′ N, 81° 45.886′ W. Marker is in Institute, West Virginia, in Kanawha
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hazo W. Carter, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Thomas Winston Cole, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Harold M. McNeill (here, next to this marker); William J.L. Wallace (here, next to this marker); John W. Davis (here, next to this marker); Byrd Prillerman (here, next to this marker); J. McHenry Jones (here, next to this marker); John H. Hill (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
