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U.S. News & World Report ranks three WVU online graduate programs among best for veterans
May 8th, 2013School of Nursing master?s program is third, online business programs an online education programs each ranked fifth. -
Going the distance for veterans: WVU CPASS component publishes new book by runner who covered U.S.
May 3rd, 2013Jamie Summerlin, an ultra-marathoner and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, will sign copies of his book, "Freedom Run: A 100-Day, 3,452-Mile Journey Across America to Benefit Wounded Veterans," at Barnes & Noble in Morgantown May 11, starting at 4 p.m. The book is published by Fitness Information Technology, a division of the International Center for Performance Excellence at WVU's College of Physical of Activity and Sport Sciences. -
Graduation cords for veterans available for pick-up April 24-May 10
April 19th, 2013WVU is proud to formally recognize current and former military personnel taking part in the 2013 May Commencement. Red, white and blue cords will be made available to service members who show proof of service at one of two locations: the Office of University Events on the third floor of Purinton House and the WVU Veterans Office on the second floor of the Mountainlair. Cords will be available April 24-May 10 during business hours. -
Author, WVU student continues role as Iraq War soldier's voice
March 19th, 2013Long before arriving at WVU, Colby Buzzell emerged as one of the most meaningful voices of the Iraq War. -
Military Times: WVU business school is "vet friendly"
March 12th, 2013WVU's College of Business and Economics is ranked 12th in the Military Times' first "Best for Vets: Business Schools" list for business schools across the U.S. -
Through a partnership between the College of Law and the Louis A. Johnson VA Healthcare System, the Veterans Assistance Project at WVU is composed of students who handle a variety of civil cases such as custody issues, divorce, property issues, Social Security and more for veterans.
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WVU Interim Veterans Advocate: No. 18 Military Times ranking just the beginning
November 19th, 2012WVU is ranked 18th in the Military Times' "Best for Vets" list for 2013. -
Former Navy officer to discuss being Jewish and a soldier in Vet Day program
November 7th, 2012Retired Vice Admiral Douglas Katz will discuss his life and military experiences in a WVU Pi Lamda Phi Jewish Studies Lectureship called "From Ensign to Admiral: a Jewish-American Naval Officer's Story," from 8-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 at the Erickson Alumni Center. -
WVU student-veterans to 'speak out' Nov. 13 at Clear Mountain Bank
November 7th, 2012Five student-veterans from WVU will speak in a public forum from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 13 at Clear Mountain Bank (near Applebee's). The presentation, called "Student Veterans Speak Out," is part of a class modeled after Atkins' "Speaking to Communities" course, also known as "Student Athletes Speak Out." -
WVU, Morgantown join to salute veterans with Nov. 12 breakfast
November 5th, 2012Maj. Gen. James A. Hoyer will be the keynote speaker at WVU's annual WVU Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Monday, Nov. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Erickson Alumni Center. -
WVU student-veterans to 'speak out' Oct. 30 at Clear Mountain Bank
October 24th, 2012Five student-veterans from WVU will speak in a public forum from 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 30 at Clear Mountain Bank (near Applebee's). The presentation, called "Student Veterans Speak Out," is part of a class modeled after Atkins' "Speaking to Communities" course, also known as "Student Athletes Speak Out." -
WVU named 'Military Friendly' campus for fourth year in row
September 17th, 2012Being at the forefront of veterans initiatives has landed WVU a national reputation and earned it a fourth straight mention on G.I.Jobs' list of "military friendly schools." The G.I.Jobs honor features the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students. -
West Virginia University will begin to offer the Yellow Ribbon program to student military veterans in four graduate programs.
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Robert Crane, who attended college on the G.I. Bill, and his wife endowed the scholarship to benefit veteran students from West Virginia, with a first preference to disabled military veteran students.
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WELLWVU sponsoring workshop to address needs of student veterans
June 27th, 2012Student veterans often face different challenges in a college setting than traditional students. To address this need, WELLWVU and the Davis &Elkins College are teaming up to bring two presenters from the Center for Deployment Psychology, located in Washington, D.C., to help educate higher-ed faculty and staff from around the state on those issues Thursday (June 28). -
From Marine to Mountaineer: A soldier's story of transition
April 25th, 2012Bobby Davis is just one of hundreds of veterans furthering their education at WVU and his story is a prime example of how the University has helped steer veterans back on track in the civilian world. -
A soldier's story: WVU student-veterans' speeches touch on personal, topical themes
November 9th, 2011Nine WVU student veterans presented speeches as part of Carolyn Atkins' "Speaking to Communities" course, which typically features WVU student-athletes. Atkins began a veterans' class last year and debuted their public speeches this year. -
WVU, Morgantown join to salute veterans with Nov. 11 breakfast
November 4th, 2011WVU will hold its fourth annual WVU Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Friday, Nov. 11 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Erickson Alumni Center. -
An agreement signed Thursday between West Virginia University and the Louis A. Johnson VA Healthcare System formalized a partnership in which veterans will receive free legal advice from WVU College of Law students.
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