West Virginia University football's 5th Quarter Program is expanding to create unique educational opportunities for select student-athletes thanks to a nearly $1.6 million gift from WVU alumni John and Elaine Chambers.
Four West Virginia University students who recognize that extracurricular activities are critical to their success are among the first cohort of the 168 Society, after completing Project 168, the University’s innovative program that adds purpose and value to students’ outside-the-classroom experiences and brings the University’s core values to life.
Mary Roush ushered in a new era at West Virginia University Friday (April 22) as she takes over as the Mountaineer Mascot from Colson Glover, who ended his term during the traditional passing of the rifle ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.
The month of April is a time for accolades and acknowledging accomplishments ahead of spring commencement on college campuses, thus was the focus of much of Friday’s, April 22, meeting of the West Virginia University’s Board of Governors.
Sports Illustrated in 2009 estimated that 78% of NFL players were either bankrupt or experiencing severe financial distress within two years of retirement. As many as 60% of NBA players experienced a similar fate five years after their playing careers ended, the magazine wrote.
A celebration of nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates begins next week with the inaugural GradFest and culminates in commencement ceremonies planned May 13-15.
WVU Men's Basketball Coach Bob Huggins becomes only the third person affiliated with West Virginia University to be honored. Rod Thorn got in as a contributor in 2018 and Jerry West was part of the 1980 Hall of Fame class.
West Virginia University Director of Athletics and Associate Vice President Shane Lyons has named Dawn Plitzuweit as the school's sixth women's basketball coach.
Nitra Perry, an assistant coach for the Mountaineers for two seasons, will serve as interim head coach while a national search is conducted to replace Mike Carey who is retiring after 21 seasons leading the WVU team.
During his 21 years leading the program, Mike Carey guided the Mountaineers to 11 NCAA Tournaments, five WNIT appearances and a program-record 13 straight postseason appearances from 2007-19.