In recognition of their loyalty and service to West Virginia University, five Mountaineers will be inducted into the Order of Vandalia during a Friday (June 6) ceremony. The 2025 inductees are Judge Irene Berger, Dr. John Brick, Tom Jones, Ken Kendrick and Carolyn Long.
Making a discovery with the potential for innovative applications in pharmaceutical development, a West Virginia University microbiology student has found a long sought-after fungus that produces effects similar to the semisynthetic drug LSD, which is used to treat conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.
While most students know West Virginia University Libraries to be a place to fuel their academic success, only a few understand it offers many opportunities to grow their professional careers. From coding to writing or researching to cataloging, graduate assistants — like these five featured students — take the skills, make them their own and hone a path toward their passion and career.