West Virginia State University
Ami Smith is the Interim VP for Research & Public Service at West Virginia State University. Previously, Ami was an Associate Dean and Associate Director of Extension Service at West Virginia State University.
Ami earned her Ph.D. in Biosciences from the University of Exeter in 2008.
West Virginia State University
Founded in 1891 as a Historically Black College, WVSU has evolved to serve a population that is richly diverse in ethnicity, geography, residential/commuter, high school graduates, and adult learners. They are committed to access and providing a quality student-centered education that fosters their students’ holistic development in the classroom and beyond.