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WVU alumnus takes on Mountaineer mission

WVU alumnus Aidan Priest knows what it means to be a Mountaineer. Thanks to that mindset, he is connecting students, alumni and communities to a shared identity that unites generations under the WVU banner as outreach events program coordinator in the University’s offices of Corporate Relations and Government Relations.

‘Cue Country Roads:’ Meet Charles Wesley Godwin and the WVU family he takes on tour

Country music star Charles Wesley Godwin has partnered with West Virginia University on a licensing agreement for his song “Cue Country Roads,” the 17th track on his album “Family Ties.” The track is a central component of a University-led campaign honoring the postgame ritual and holds promise to become a Mountaineer soundtrack in its own right.

Glowing up, WVU invites community to Woodburn Hall holiday lighting ceremony

Marking the return of a beloved tradition, West Virginia University will “deck the hall” — the iconic Woodburn Hall — by welcoming students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community to the official Woodburn Hall Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 2, on the Downtown area of campus.

WVU Hub director reflects on 10 years of helping students succeed

When the West Virginia University Hub opened its doors in November 2015, George Yanchak was already there — probably with a to-do list in hand — waiting to welcome students. He’d started just 15 days earlier and has never really stopped moving since then.