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This a composite image that includes headshots for the six inductees into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

Six WVU alums to join Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Six West Virginia University graduates who are leaders in the fields of cybersecurity, media, finance, athletics and military operations will become the newest inductees into the WVU Alumni Association Academy of Distinguished Alumni during a May 5 ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.

The 68th WVU Mountaineer Mary Roush hands the rifle over to the 69th Mountaineer Mikel Hager during a ceremony on campus. They are pictured outside standing in front of the Mountainlair with Mary in her buckskins and Mikel in a blue suit.
An older man smiles while wearing a black suit jacket and striped red and white tie
This is graphic that says 'Welcome Mark Kellogg.' Welcome is in gold while Mark's name and 'Women's Basketball Head Coach' is in white. The letters surround a picture of the Coliseum and a gold Flying WV in the center of the frame.
President Gordon Gee stands behind a clear podium in front of a blue curtain. A gold Flying WVU is to his right.
This is a gold graphic that says Day of Giving, Thank You. A person on the right stands on a mountain while holding a flag.

WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received

Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $18.1 million Wednesday (March 22) during the University’s sixth Day of Giving. More than 8,200 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a new record.

Infographic for WVU Day of Giving. The illustration features the shadow of a a person holding a flag. The words

Participants in WVU Day of Giving can boost gift impact

West Virginia University supporters on Day of Giving, set for Wednesday (March 22), will have many opportunities to amplify the reach of their gifts through a variety of challenges scheduled for the day.

Mikel Hager celebrates on the floor of the Coliseum after being named the Mountaineer mascot. He is wearing a blue shirt and is holding the rifle in his right hand, cheering for the crowd.
Students walking on campus with backpacks on. They are wearing hoodies with hats on, and the leaves of the tress are beginning to turn colors. A WVU
The four finalists to be the 69th Mountaineer mascot stand at the end zone on Mountaineer field. The four are all wearing tops with the Flying WV on their left shoulders and they are standing with their arms crossed.

Finalists to compete in Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event

Selected by a committee of West Virginia University faculty, staff and students, the finalists vying to be the 69th Mountaineer mascot will be judged on their performances and interactions with the crowd as they lead traditional game cheers on Monday (Feb. 20) at the WVU Coliseum.