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Don Nehlen is shown in a black and white photo at Mountaineer Field. Included are the words Coach Don Nehlen in white and 'immortalized' in gold.

Don Nehlen to be immortalized in Milan Puskar Stadium

The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will immortalize legendary Hall of Fame football coach Don Nehlen in Milan Puskar Stadium during the Cincinnati game on Saturday, Nov. 18, by adding his name to the all-time greats on the Diversified Energy Terrace. Nehlen guided his WVU teams to 13 bowl game appearances, 17 winning seasons and the 1993 Big East Conference title, and his 1988 and 1993 squads finished the regular seasons with undefeated records.

The ten Homecoming candidates stand in front of Woodburn Hall on the WVU Downtown Campus. Part of Martin Hall is shown in the background.
a room with sink, mirror and two leather chairs
WVU President Gordon Gee stands behind a brown podium with a white sign on the front for the state Chamber Business Summit. A person is to his left and a large screen is on the wall behind him.
Four members of the Nailler family stand outside a house with their arms around each other.

Alumni couple’s planned gift pays tribute to WVU family impact

The planned gift from Gregory and Amber Nailler, of Mars, Pennsylvania, will provide support for the West Virginia University football program, the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, WVU Medicine Children’s and the Country Roads program led by the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities.

Randy Mazey is shown on the left in a blue sweatshirt and blue hat, both bearing the Flying WV. A baseball player is on the right in white uniform.

WVU Baseball solidifies future leadership

West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced Monday (July 17) Randy Mazey has decided the upcoming 2024 baseball season will be his last one as head coach for the Mountaineers before he transitions to a senior advisor role within the baseball program.

This is gold and blue graphic. On the left is Josh Eilert. On the right, under a gold WV outline with the Flying WV in blue are the words Interim Head Coach and a picture of the top of the Coliseum.

Eilert named WVU Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Josh Eilert, who has spent the last 16 seasons on the Mountaineer basketball staff, will serve as head men's basketball coach at West Virginia University for an interim period, University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced Saturday (June 24).

Coliseum Gold Gate
The Flying WV logo
A picture of the WVU Coliseum during Commencement ceremonies in May 2023. Seats are filled with family members and well wishers, and chairs situated on the court are filled with graduates filing in the building.