David Hicks

Director of Athletics - West Virginia State University - husband - father of 4 - Pappy of 1!! Child of God

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I'm honored and extremely excited for this opportunity!! We are poised for success at @WVSU_GoJackets! #GoState

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🐝 | After a national search, David Hicks has been named Athletic Director at WVSU!

Full Story: https://t.co/ij7s8f54oV

#GoState 🐝

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🐝| The 2026 Game of the Year goes to Football's 60-39 Homecoming win over Fairmont St.! Kaleb Jackson threw for 244 yards and 3 TDs, 189 and 2 of the TDs going to Amare Ary on 3 catches. Yellow Jackets also combined for 5 rushing TDs on 342 yards.

#GoState #StingerAwards

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We have TWO nominees for Play of the Year! Vote for Amare Ary as well! #GoState 🐝

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🐝| WVSU and the Old Gold Fund would like to thank the hole sponsors for the 3rd Annual Old Gold Fund Golf Scramble!

#GoState

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🐝| WVSU and the Old Gold Fund would like to thank the swag bag sponsors for the 3rd Annual Old Gold Fund Golf Scramble!

#GoState

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W-🎾| Maria Mercedes Kaltakian and Amanda Menendez-Thomasson find themselves ranked in both singles and doubles to close out the season! The pair are top-ten in doubles at #6, Kaltakian at #13 in singles, and Menendez-Thomasson at #18.

#GoState 🐝

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M-🎾| Forkane Lebdi finishes the year top-five in the Atlantic Regional rankings, as well as another top-ten in doubles with partner Wacil El Hanafi!

#GoState 🐝

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M-🎾| Yellow Jackets carry momentum into next year, completing the season as the #6 ranked team in the Atlantic Region!

#GoState 🐝

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🐝| WVSU and the Old Gold Fund would like to thank Wellpoint and Victory Toyota for sponsoring the beverage and snack carts for the 3rd Annual Old Gold Fund Golf Scramble!

#GoState

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🏐| WVSU Volleyball Camp spots are filling up! Use the QR code provided to reserve space for your team!

📅 July 19 – Team Camp
📍 WVSU Walker Convocation Center
🎽 Camp T-Shirt Included
⏳ Registration closes July 7

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WVSU’s 2026 “It Starts at State” commercial has earned an award in the General Educational Institution category!

Produced in-house by our Communications & Marketing team, this reflects a lot of hard work and creativity in telling the WVSU story. We’re incredibly proud. 💛

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🏐| WVSU Volleyball Camp spots are filling up! Use the QR code provided to reserve space for your high school athletes!

📅 July 18 – High School Camp (9th–12th Grade)
📍 WVSU Walker Convocation Center
🎽 Camp T-Shirt Included
⏳ Registration closes July 7

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WVSU’s Dr. Umesh K. Reddy has been named among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 Global Scientific Index.

A global leader in plant genomics, AI-assisted breeding, and crop innovation, his work continues to advance science and student success.

#STEM #Research #HigherEd

[David Hicks @jdavidhicks]

We're BACK!! #Reds

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The most successful people are not the most talented ones. They are the ones who outwork their talent.

[David Hicks @jdavidhicks]

Treat the next thing that you do as the most important thing you will ever do. Then rinse, repeat. Don’t dwell on the past, don’t worry about the future. Focus on the present, and be your best in the moment.

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WVSU was buzzing today!100 WV FFA members from 14 counties came to campus for the FFA Leadership Development Event, competing and learning alongside our Extension staff. Winners head to nationals this fall! 🏆
#WVSU #FFA #WestVirginiaFFA

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Let's Go @WVSU_Softball! Good Luck!!! #GoState!

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🥎 | GAMEDAY ‼️
🏆 MEC Tournament
🆚 Fairmont State University
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Salem, Va
🏟️ James I. Moyer Sports Complex
📊https://t.co/197iEDDV1p
📺https://t.co/iMrRC4uWe2
#GoState 🐝

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That inning had Ricky Karcher vibes. #Reds

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🥎| Two Yellow Jackets find themselves on the Mountain East All-Conference 2nd Team!

#GoState 🐝

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⚾️| Aidan Paulsen earns 1st Team All-MEC, while Ethyn Barnitz comes in as Honorable Mention!

#GoState 🐝