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WVU student selected as University’s 27th Truman Scholar

A West Virginia University student committed to advocacy, justice and scholarship has been named the University’s 27th Truman Scholar, earning one of the nation’s top graduate fellowships. Sophie Slaughter, a Culloden native, is a member of the Honors College.

WVU student aids in life-saving assistance for friend

Mason Solliday, a sophomore in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, recently provided life-saving assistance for his friend who unexpectedly collapsed on campus. He credits his strong faith and his University studies with helping him to keep calm and intervene in a critical situation.

WVU graduate securing the cyber spotlight

Fanta-Marie Toure, an alumna of the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, has created opportunities for herself since completing her Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity Management, quickly becoming one of the leading social media influencers in the cybersecurity field while working as an analyst for a national security company.

WVU alumna featured at New York Fashion Week

Zunaira Malik, a recent West Virginia University Fashion Design and Merchandising graduate, premiered two collections at the 2025 New York Fashion Week with current students and faculty on hand to cheer for her.

Ceremony marks start of Kincaid’s time as WVU Mountaineer mascot

A West Virginia University tradition continues with Cade Kincaid formally accepting the role of the Mountaineer mascot during a symbolic rifle passing ceremony Friday (April 4) at the Mountainlair, marking the end of Braden Adkins’ era as the Mountaineer.

WVU sets student retention record, BOG approves new AI-focused programs

Ongoing strategic investments in student success at West Virginia University are continuing to show results with the University’s Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 projected first-time freshmen retention rate setting a record of 93.8%. The rate was reported during the WVU Board of Governors meeting on Friday (April 4).