Sometimes, a rare alchemy transforms a new landscape into a lifelong home. For West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, five days traveling our state’s country roads brought him to this place where he belongs.
Making a key leadership decision in the early days of his administration, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Fabrizio D’Aloisio as vice president for WVU Enrollment Management.
West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson announced the start of the search for a provost and vice president for academic affairs — the University’s chief academic officer responsible for the administration of all academic policies, programs, facilities and budgetary matters — on Monday (Aug. 4).
West Virginia University and WVU Extension have a long history at the State Fair of West Virginia. Throughout the 100 years of the Fair, 4-H’ers have showcased their hard work, beginning with projects centered around livestock, agriculture, and home economics, and growing to include diverse offerings, such as robotics, career exploration, kitchen chemistry, woodworking and much more.
Behind every beautiful landscape and treated surface, you will find the hardworking West Virginia University Facilities Management Roads and Grounds crew that is responsible for maintaining nearly 600 acres of landscape across the Downtown, Evansdale and Health Sciences areas of campus.
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.