Maura McLaughlin, West Virginia University Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world. “Professor McLaughlin’s election signifies the continued growth of WVU as one of America’s great research universities,” WVU Vice President for Research Fred King said.
Thousands of West Virginia University graduates will mark Commencement Weekend May 10-12 with many of the people who have supported them over the years as they made their way to the graduation stage.
West Virginia University investments designed to enhance the University’s academic advising community and culture are paying off when it comes to student success.
West Virginia University Board of Governors Ad Hoc Governance Committee Chair Dr. Patrice Harris sent a letter to members of the University community Wednesday (April 17), providing an update on the presidential search process.
Thousands of West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their successes Commencement Weekend May 10-12 alongside eight honorary degree recipients and two speakers during nine ceremonies at the Coliseum.
Several new academic programs approved during Friday's (April 12) Board of Governors meeting will help West Virginia University students meet growing demand in areas such as engineering, supply chain management, forensics and health care. Campus carry implementation and updates on the presidential search process were also addressed.
West Virginia University has identified the Med Fields located on the Health Sciences Campus as the best on-campus option for the Pride Practice Field and Facility being developed for the Mountaineer Marching Band.
The West Virginia University Board of Governors is beginning to establish the process that will be followed for the hiring of the next University president. During a special meeting Monday (March 18), the Board approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for BOG Governance Rule 1.3 — Presidential Selection, Contracts and Evaluation. The new Rule outlines the guiding principles for presidential selection, employment and evaluation.
Charlie Long, a junior political science and philosophy dual major and member of the Honors College from Charleston, and Abigail Browning, a junior psychology major from Hurricane, will serve as West Virginia University student body president and vice president, respectively, for the 2024-25 academic year.
As president and CEO of the WVU Foundation, F. Duke Perry used his fundraising skills and experience to achieve new philanthropic milestones in support of West Virginia University. Following his death last week at age 84, he is credited with helping transform WVU into a modern land-grant university.