The West Virginia University Office of the Provost announced seven additional final recommendations on Thursday (Aug. 31) from appeals hearings held as part of the Academic Transformation program portfolio review process, including those for Chemistry, Plant and Soil Sciences, Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Law, and Mathematical and Data Sciences.
A $4 million gift to West Virginia University from Antero Resources and Antero Midstream is expanding educational opportunities at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources to help prepare future petroleum and natural gas engineers.
First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent within West Virginia, is now accepting applications from recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates, helping the Mountain State’s best and brightest young professionals stay close to home.
The West Virginia University Office of the Provost announced final recommendations on Tuesday (Aug. 29) from the first four appeals hearings held as part of the Academic Transformation program portfolio review process. This is the next step following the announcement of the preliminary recommendations on Aug. 10.
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee issued a statement after speaking to members of the University’s Faculty Senate about ongoing Transformation efforts during a Monday (Aug. 28) meeting at the College of Law.
West Virginia University will restructure another large administrative unit as part of ongoing review and transformation efforts. During the WVU Board of Governors special meeting on Tuesday (Aug. 22), President Gordon Gee addressed recent criticisms that the University has not worked to identify cost-saving opportunities.
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter to faculty, staff and students on Wednesday (Aug. 16) marking the beginning of the fall semester, acknowledging the University's ongoing transformation and urging the WVU community to support one another.
After several months of review that included input from deans, department chairs, faculty and others, West Virginia University has made preliminary recommendations to adjust its academic offerings to better serve the needs of its students.
A shared mission to serve the people of West Virginia and expertise in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, youth development, health and safety, community development and engagement will serve as the foundation for a new unit at West Virginia University composed of the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and WVU Extension.
West Virginia University, the state’s flagship, land-grant R1 institution, reported a record $231 million in externally supported expenditures, which are mainly designated for research, for fiscal year 2023.