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This composite image shows the seven 2023 recipients of Fulbright Scholarships. The photos are arranged in a grid with three at the top and four at the bottom.

Seven WVU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

The seven West Virginia University students and alumni will teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year, part of the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program.

A student in a white lab coat is shown in a darkened lab with their back to the camera working on lab equipment while wearing blue latex gloves.
The 2023 Ruby Fellows — Christopher Anderson, Jessica Hovingh, Annalisa Huckaby, Nicole Krahulik and Travis Rawson — are shown in a grid. In the top left are the words 2023 Ruby Fellows in white against a blue background.

WVU names 2023 class of Ruby Fellows

This year's Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows are Christopher Anderson, Jessica Hovingh, Annalisa Huckaby, Nicole Krahulik and Travis Rawson. Each student will receive a $34,000 stipend, a $2,000 travel grant and tuition waiver to allow them to continue their doctoral-level research at West Virginia University.

WVU students move into residence halls during the fall semester. A male student wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans walks near residence halls holding multiple bags. A male WVU volunteer wearing a WVU Tshirt and khaki pants walks with him rolling a bag.

WVU Welcome Week launches new academic year with student-focused events

An event-packed Welcome Week at West Virginia University begins Thursday, Aug. 10, and continues into the start of the fall semester, Wednesday, Aug. 16, highlighting the many ways new and returning students can tap into their strengths, find their purpose and make a home on campus.

The Jamboree Health Center is shown at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. White tents are in the background. At the front, there is a sign reading 'Jamboree Health Center,' WVU Medicine, WVU Health Sciences.

Health care teams from WVU help ensure safety at high adventure Jamboree

While thousands of young Scouts have been ziplining, whitewater rafting and rock climbing at the 2023 Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, members of the West Virginia University community are on hand to keep their adventure moving “Forward,” the theme of this year’s event.

Sarah Starcovic who is long blond hair and is wearing a blue top wears teal gloves while working with lab equipment.
Headshot of WVU admistrator Ming Lei. He is pictured inside wearing a gray coat over a white dress shirt with a multi colored tie. He has short black hair and glasses.
A collection of foreign flags flying over the food court in the WVU Mountainlair.
Two headshots side by side. The headshot on the left is of Dr. Jo Ann Shaw. She is pictured against a white background and is wearing a red jacket with white details. She has short red hair. The photo on the right is Travis Rosiek on a blue background.

Two elected to WVU Foundation Board of Directors

Two West Virginia University alumni with successful careers in information technology and health care were elected to the WVU Foundation Board of Directors at its annual meeting.

WVU President poses with a large check marking $50 million for the WVU Cancer Institute along with Dr. Clay Marsh, Albert Wright, Dr. Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, Gov. Jim Justice and BabyDog.