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Blue and Golq A publication for alumni and triends of Bluefield State College. This project is supplemented by the Federal Title MIJBRACE Program. Volume Vi ai ly ATCT Toon . eu egpsr A ss i BSC Ranked Among America’s Best Colleges by U.S.News & World Report poy Bluefield State College has been named to the U.S.News & World Report's fist of America’s top iccording to rankings published in the magazine's August 30, 1999 edi- -ditors of U,S.News & World Report have recognized the top public liberal tate College is tap ranked among West Virginia's public colleges. tion, For ans colleges. Bluefi A Millennium Message from the President priate time to Coll most appropriate. In the nearly five y te ‘West Virginia have accelersed this cl Wilh the start of the new millennium just a few days ago, it’s probably an a fleet upon the challenges and opportu ies faced by Bluetie mandated changes in public higher edu part of a global marketplace. utili fom, we a technology to deliver opportunity through higher education, thereby enhancing access for our students, Iwas very encouraging to receive notil the top ranked public college in West V ‘America’s Best Colleges.” As this letter if BSC is to maintain its position among We must also recognize the opportuni cation recently that Blueficld State nia, in USNews & World Repont’s recent publi written, we face the certainty tht adklitional changes 21 the finest institutions of higher education in the nation ics that reside: allege has been selected as int of thin change. Throughout our service area in south- astern West Virginia, Bluefield State College must continue to expand its role in providing opportunity involvement in ealane ment, and the input of our in the pride of the College e Lo serve. the sew millennium. cr education, assisting business and industry through workferce development, and expanding its 2 the quality of life far those we serve, sea of perpelval change, though. is our appreciation for the support. the encouraze- jumpi and friends, As members of the Bluefield State College fan echievements, and we revognize that the fut Ibid each of you the wish for a iy. Wwe all share can he bright if we continue t© ppy New Year and a fulfilling Hie Robert E. Moore President National Youth Sports Program Selects BSC to Receive First-year Program Recognition Award ‘The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) Comm ized Bluefield State ity performance as a first-year participant in the P project this summer. Throush a grant awarded tothe Coll of est a . For youth, age 1W.l6. The NY P prio: ludes team accomplishment, person: and substance abuse pre- gram also health, “In review of the progrim evaluation materials and federal reposts, the committee acknowledged 4.D. Carpenter, project administrator, nd Tany ship.” noted Edward Thiebe, NYSP National Director. "We will present 1 special certificate to your project representative(s) at the February 2000 ational meeting in Washington, DC. 10 nurture the dre: ‘a tions of youth,” Thiche continued. “We are pleased that your institution has maximized its resources and fastered the positive development for ‘outh in your community this past summer.”

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