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West Virginia State University

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West Virginia State University
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“West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a public historically black, land-grant university in Institute, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1891 as the West Virginia Colored Institute. It is one of the original 19 land-grant colleges and universities established by the second Morrill Act of…”
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Atlas ObscuraAug 5

Hidden Figures Monument in Dunbar, West Virginia

The Katherine Johnson Statue at West Virginia State University (WVSU) honors the legendary NASA mathematician whose brilliant calculations launched America into orbit. Unveiled on August 25, 2018—the eve of her 100th birthday—this life-sized bronze monument stands proudly at her alma mater to ensure her contributions to the Space Race are "no longer hidden". Katherine Johnson was one of the cri…

alma mater of Katherine Johnson

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