WVU issues statement after Faculty Senate vote
The Board of Governors unequivocally supports the leadership of President Gordon Gee and Provost Maryanne Reed.
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With purpose: WVU staff member is passionate about helping students, creating community
Eric Murphy brings 20 years of counseling experience to his dual University roles — assistant director in the Office of Housing and Residence Life and his newest position as assistant director for the Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership.
WVU to launch projects aimed at building resilient communities
West Virginia University will launch several projects and programs designed to address challenges facing rural Appalachia — everything from small-scale farming to supporting the state’s aging population.
Gee: My commitment to WVU is unwavering and unequivocal
President Gordon Gee sent a letter to West Virginia University faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends on Monday, Nov. 8 to address concerns raised by his advisory role at the University of Austin noting this opportunity highlights how transformation across the WVU System can help lift all of higher education.
With purpose: WVU professor teaches art as therapy, combining creativity with critical human service skills
Helping people discover other ways to express themselves is the focus of several students at West Virginia University who, for the first time this fall, are working toward undergraduate degrees in art therapy, curriculum Annie McFarland, assistant professor of art education in the College of Creative Arts, developed.
WVU names new college, sets course for next decade to transform and modernize campus, operations
A new college at West Virginia University will focus on human development and physical and mental well-being helping people live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives.
With purpose: Personal tragedy motivates WVU Ph.D. student to help others
A Nigerian student at West Virginia University who will graduate in May with a Ph.D. in human and community development wants to work to help vulnerable women, especially pregnant women.
Gee: WVU to establish first-of-its-kind Purpose Institute, charting new path for innovation and leadership in higher education
Creating space and time for students to discover their life paths, West Virginia University will open the nation’s first Purpose Institute on a college campus, President Gordon Gee announced at his annual State of the University address Monday (Oct. 18) at the College of Law’s Fitzsimmons Event Hall.
Poore celebrates collaboration and teamwork, encourages intentionality and resolve in State of Diversity address
Celebrating the impact of collaboration and teamwork, West Virginia University Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea L. Poore encouraged all Mountaineers to be intentional about continuing the important work of making WVU a safe, diverse and welcoming community for all during her annual State of Diversity address on Oct. 12.
WVU earns sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Establishing a Faculty Justice Network, creating a comprehensive Inclusive Campus website and increasing fundraising aimed at soliciting resources for traditionally underrepresented students are among the new projects at West Virginia University that earned the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the sixth consecutive year.