WVU honors eight seniors with prestigious Order of Augusta award
Eight students from West Virginia University’s Class of 2025 have been recognized with the Order of Augusta, the university’s highest student honor.
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WVU student arrested after stabbing incident near campus residential area
West Virginia University’s Police Department announced the arrest of a student following a reported stabbing near the campus’s Downtown area.
Two WVU researchers awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Two researchers from West Virginia University have been selected as recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
WVU alumni donation bolsters support for band facility project
West Virginia University (WVU) has received a significant boost in funding for its Pride Practice Field and Facility project, thanks to a donation from alumni leader David K. Hendrickson.
WVU announces recipients of the 2025 Foundation scholarships
West Virginia University (WVU) announced its 2025-26 Foundation Scholars, awarding the prestigious scholarships to five incoming students.
Rock Flow Dynamics donates $26.8 million software to West Virginia University
West Virginia University (WVU) students in geoscience and energy engineering will benefit from a $26.8 million software donation from Rock Flow Dynamics.
WVU students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for research excellence
Three students from West Virginia University have achieved the distinction of being named Goldwater Scholars.
West Virginia University sets sustainability goals for 2035
West Virginia University (WVU) has introduced more than 20 sustainability goals aimed at enhancing environmental stewardship across its campuses by 2035.
WVU continues storm damage assessments in Morgantown after power outages
West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice on Saturday after swift storms caused power outages across Morgantown.
West Virginia University student awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship for public service
A student from West Virginia University has been awarded the Truman Scholarship, a prestigious national fellowship for college juniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a commitment to public service.
Study shows self-invitation fears often unfounded, says WVU researcher
Research by a West Virginia University expert indicates that individuals often refrain from joining others’ plans through self-invitation due to concerns that their requests may not be well-received.
WVU honors Judge Robert B. King with scholarships and portrait unveiling event
West Virginia University is honoring the legal career and legacy of Judge Robert B. King with a new scholarship at the WVU College of Law.
West Virginia enacts new law easing licensing for skilled workers
Economics research from West Virginia University (WVU) has been instrumental in the adoption of the Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act in West Virginia.
West Virginia’s brightest students receive Bucklew Scholarship, pursue diverse academic paths at WVU
Some of West Virginia’s top students are heading to West Virginia University (WVU) as the newest Bucklew Scholars.
WVU welcomes Cade Kincaid as the new Mountaineer mascot
A ceremony at the Mountainlair on Friday marked the transition of the Mountaineer mascot role at West Virginia University (WVU) from Braden Adkins to Cade Kincaid.
West Virginia University reports record retention rate and launches AI-focused programs
West Virginia University is seeing a positive trend in student retention, with the projected first-time freshman retention rate for Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 reaching a record 93.8%.
West Virginia University and RAND team up to tackle workforce challenges
A new collaboration between West Virginia University (WVU) and RAND has been established to address workforce challenges by focusing on workforce development and education.
WVU Day of Giving raises record $46.2 million, surpassing previous years
Supporters of West Virginia University raised a record $46.2 million on March 26 during the eighth annual Day of Giving.
WVU Day of Giving aims to boost support with challenges
Participants in West Virginia University’s Day of Giving on March 26 will have various chances to enhance the impact of their donations through several challenges set for the day.
WVU plans bell-ringing ceremony for late student Daniel Tripp
West Virginia University has announced a bell-ringing ceremony in memory of Daniel Tripp, a sophomore civil engineering student from Williamsport, Pennsylvania.