Whether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians.
As the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front. Their research showed human supervision is still a top priority when it comes to ensuring patient safety and ethical use of the tool for medical training.
A West Virginia University engineering student with aspirations of developing spacecraft for NASA will study Russian in Kyrgyzstan after earning a prestigious Boren Scholarship, a nationally competitive award that prepares future leaders in national security.
Jason Gibson didn’t come to West Virginia University with a master plan; however, one walk through the Engineering Sciences Building changed everything by introducing him to the world of material science.
The West Virginia University Foundation welcomed three dedicated Mountaineers to its Board of Directors following recent elections. The new members include Dr. James “Jim” Anderson of Aurora, Ohio, Gary LeDonne of Sarasota, Florida, and Robert “Bob” Contraguerro Jr. of Triadelphia.
The settlement is a negotiated resolution of disputed claims and counterclaims.
When Hannah Muir got a job at her local pharmacy at 16, she discovered a passion for the profession that set her on a path to West Virginia University. As she enters her third year at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Muir is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients — and she’s fulfilling her purpose thanks to generous scholarship support.
As Scouting America’s National Jamboree opens, West Virginia University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.
The largest collection of artworks by West Virginia University alum Blanche Lazzell, a Monongalia County native and pioneer of early American modernism, is coming back home to the Art Museum of WVU starting in August.
After earning his accounting degree from West Virginia University, Jake Ellis expected his career might take him beyond the state’s borders. Instead, a chance introduction to First Ascent, the nation’s first talent retention program of its kind, opened his eyes to the professional opportunities, community, and quality of life waiting for him right here in West Virginia.