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Four WVU students to study abroad as Boren scholars

Four West Virginia University students have been awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship and will spend a year immersed in the language and culture of countries that have been identified as critical to U.S. interests

WVU appoints Rhodes to lead health programs on Beckley Campus

Larry A. Rhodes, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist and former chair of the Department of Pediatrics in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, has been named assistant dean for health sciences programs at the University’s Beckley Campus.

WVU commencement ceremonies celebrate accomplishments of graduates, alumni, West Virginia natives

Renowned West Virginia novelist Ann Pancake leads the list of honorary degree recipients when West Virginia University sends more than 4,450 graduates into the world the weekend of May 11-13 as commencement ceremonies take place in three venues for 13 colleges and schools. Of those graduates, 3,009 have earned their undergraduate degrees or certificates, 1,110 their master’s degrees and 360 have earned their doctorates.

WVU to offer more than 2,000 summer courses

West Virginia University is offering more than 2,000 summer classes—including more than 700 online courses—that will allow students to more quickly earn degrees, get ahead in their majors or add minors to their existing course work.

WVU's Grier one of a few returning Big 12 QBs

There are going to be a lot of new quarterbacks in the Big 12 this year. Baker Mayfield is gone at Oklahoma. Mason Rudolph is no longer at Oklahoma State, nor is Kenny Hill at TCU. Nik Shimonek's eligibility has expired at Texas Tech. But here at West Virginia, that's not the case with Will Grier returning for his senior season. That alone should automatically put the Mountaineers in the catbird's seat.

WVU plans Friday bell-ringing ceremony

West Virginia University will hold a bell-ringing ceremony, coordinated by the Office of Campus and Community Life and Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, on Friday (April 27) in remembrance of student Colton Hodge.

Gee Mail Hits the Recruiting Trail

WVU President Gordon Gee meets with incoming and prospective students in Wheeling, W.Va. in his latest Gee Mail.