There will be a significant West Virginia University presence at this year’s U.S. Open taking place at Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh June 12-15. Joe Martin, a University graduate, is now the lead golf director for NBC Sports, and he is turning the University’s athletics video production unit into one of the network’s farm teams.
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.