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A Blanche Lazzell painting of a landscape in blocks and muted colors covers the far wall behind a wooden bench at the Art Museum of West Virginia. Smaller works hang on two adjacent blue walls.

A ‘Bright’ future: $1M gift boosts Blanche Lazzell acquisition effort at WVU

Nearly 30 years after longtime West Virginia University supporter Patricia Bright was first introduced to the artwork of renowned American modernist Blanche Lazzell, she and husband William Bright are helping to bring the Mountain State native’s work home to Morgantown with a gift to the College of Creative Arts.

A picture of the WVU Marching Band performing during a football game. There is a blue and gold banner behind them that says

Showing their ‘Pride’: WVU alumni couple boosts Pride Practice Facility effort

Amy and Donal Hall, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, met as trombone players for “The Pride of West Virginia” and married after graduating with their bachelor’s degrees in the 1980s. Daughter Keeley Hagans followed in their footsteps three decades later, demonstrating the family’s shared passion for the Mountaineer Marching Band.

This a composite image that includes headshots for the six inductees into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

Six WVU alums to join Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Six West Virginia University graduates who are leaders in the fields of cybersecurity, media, finance, athletics and military operations will become the newest inductees into the WVU Alumni Association Academy of Distinguished Alumni during a May 5 ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.

An older man smiles while wearing a black suit jacket and striped red and white tie
President Gordon Gee stands behind a clear podium in front of a blue curtain. A gold Flying WVU is to his right.
This is a gold graphic that says Day of Giving, Thank You. A person on the right stands on a mountain while holding a flag.

WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received

Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $18.1 million Wednesday (March 22) during the University’s sixth Day of Giving. More than 8,200 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a new record.

Infographic for WVU Day of Giving. The illustration features the shadow of a a person holding a flag. The words

Participants in WVU Day of Giving can boost gift impact

West Virginia University supporters on Day of Giving, set for Wednesday (March 22), will have many opportunities to amplify the reach of their gifts through a variety of challenges scheduled for the day.

Mikel Hager celebrates on the floor of the Coliseum after being named the Mountaineer mascot. He is wearing a blue shirt and is holding the rifle in his right hand, cheering for the crowd.
Students walking on campus with backpacks on. They are wearing hoodies with hats on, and the leaves of the tress are beginning to turn colors. A WVU
A picture of two young girls, one with a pony tail wearing a striped shirt, and the other barely tall enough to see over the instrument, playing the xylophone. Two older gentlemen are watching as they play.