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27th WVU president Michael T. Benson pledges to lead by example and with enthusiasm

The new president of West Virginia University will bring three decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education to his role leading West Virginia’s flagship, land-grant higher education institution into a new era. Following contract negotiations after the WVU Board of Governors meeting Feb. 20, Michael T. Benson, the current president of Coastal Carolina University, was officially announced Monday (Feb. 24) as the 27th University president.

Inspired by her mom, WVU senior anticipates a rewarding career in nursing

Growing up, Selasi Asamoah saw how much joy nursing brought her mom Angela, so she wanted to follow in her footsteps. The senior West Virginia University School of Nursing student is well on her way to making that dream a reality, as her graduation is set for December.

WVU BOG advances ‘Pride’ practice facility project

Right on cue, funding is lined up to complete the first phase of a new practice facility for the West Virginia University Mountaineer Marching Band. The WVU Board of Governors approved approximately $1.6 million for the Pride Practice Field and Facility project during a regular meeting Friday (Feb. 21).

Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event

Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25) in the WVU Coliseum.

4 WVU students honored for community building efforts on campus and beyond

Selected based on an essay and letters of recommendation, West Virginia University students Tysa James, Janelle LaBarbera, Cheyenne Torres and Gabrielle Williams are the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. The awards were announced during the MLK Unity Breakfast.