West Virginia State University opens cyber security clinic

West Virginia State University opens cyber security clinic

INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK)- Thanks to a partnership and a $1 million donation from Google, West Virginia State University was able to cut the ribbon on its new cyber security clinic. WVSU was one of 15 higher education institutes in the country to be selected to receive funding through Google's Cyber Security Clinic Fund program. The university also has the first on-campus cyber security clinic in West Virginia. Students now have the opportunity to ge…

WVSU opens first Cybersecurity Clinic in a higher education institution

INSTITUTE, W.Va. –West Virginia State University became the first became the first higher education institution in the state to open a Cybersecurity Clinic. WVSU officials, faculty and students gathered Wednesday afternoon to hold a ribbon cutting for the clinic, which is located on the fourth floor of Wallace Hall on the university’s campus. WVSU President Ericke…

Xavier selected for cybersecurity pilot

Xavier’s Computer Science chair, Leon Tynes, Jr., will oversee a new cybersecurity pilot program offered at the school (photo by Lisa Zuba). The College Board selected Xavier College Preparatory to pilot a set of career-focused AP cybersecurity courses. The new AP Career Kickstart courses lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit for all students who want to prepare for a career. Career Kickstart focuses on high-demand fields li…