The 2025 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients — Samantha Moon, Zachary Ellis, Leah Peck, Birkely Richards and Leah Rogers — are drawing upon firsthand experiences for motivation to make a difference in West Virginia. Each has been awarded the competitive scholarship which provides $20,000 annually for up to three years.
West Virginia University supporters gave $260.7 million over the past year, making it the third highest year of giving in the University’s history. Their gifts will benefit education, health care and prosperity to make a positive impact across the Mountain State and beyond for years to come.
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry, U.S. Air Force and Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service share many of the same core values, including integrity, service and excellence. It is no surprise, then, that Dr. Maurice Hamill was drawn to each organization, dedicating his education and career to serving his country and his patients and improving the well-being of others.
Issuing a call for collaboration focused on the future, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson gave his first official report during a special meeting for the University’s Board of Governors on Wednesday (July 23). In addition to welcoming Benson, BOG Chair Rusty Hutson introduced several new BOG members who are taking seats ahead of the Aug. 20 start of the academic year.
A veteran health care administrator and West Virginia University System alumnus, David Brash recently took over as the chief executive officer of Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Brash grew up in Oak Hill and enrolled at WVU Tech in 1982.
Eighteen West Virginia University students have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships — a competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department for participation in transformative study abroad experiences without financial constraints.
Michael T. Benson, the 27th president of West Virginia University, never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life — and leadership — has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed. He has already begun to fully immerse himself in campus life, with plans to meet as many members of the WVU community and residents of the Mountain State as possible in his first few weeks on the job.
The U.S. Public Health Service recently recognized West Virginia University School of Pharmacy student Meagan Casimir for her commitment to promoting public health.
Four West Virginia University alumni and one current student are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following their election during the Association’s annual business meeting.
A West Virginia University College of Law student is using his experiences with the American Red Cross while serving with the United States Marine Corps to build a relationship between the organization and the University focused on International Humanitarian Law, the rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflicts.