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John W. Davis's tenure as president from 1919 to 1953 brought sweeping changes, numerous honors, and unmatched distinction. He recruited an outstanding faculty, set high standards, added many activities, and changed the school's name to West Virginia State College. The college became the first West Virginia public college and Negro Land Grant School to be fully accredited, and the first Negro college to obtain an ROTC program and to provide flight training.
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