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A geothermal well pad site in Morgantown, West Virginia. The area has been cleared for drilling and pieces of heavy equipment remain on site. There are green hills in the background and blue sky.
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.

A woman with dark hair tilts her head as she smiles while wearing a necklace.
The 68th WVU Mountaineer Mary Roush hands the rifle over to the 69th Mountaineer Mikel Hager during a ceremony on campus. They are pictured outside standing in front of the Mountainlair with Mary in her buckskins and Mikel in a blue suit.
An older man smiles while wearing a black suit jacket and striped red and white tie
A WVU student with dark hair and rounded glasses. He is wearing a dark blue suite jacket over a white button up shirt with a light blue tie.
A closeup image of a cicada. The insect has big red eyes, large translucent wings and thick yellow legs. It is resting on wood and leaf debris.

WVU chemist makes insect wing discovery that could advance technology

The key to insect success may be their wings. That’s what West Virginia University researcher Terry Gullion, professor of chemistry in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, has learned by studying the chemical composition of insect wings — something that has not been examined in detail until now.

Composite of the 20 students chosen as the WVU Bucklew Scholars. They are organized in a grid pattern, with three rows of headshots.
The image shows two male researchers working together in a lab. They are looking at and pointing toward a machine. There are cabinets and other lab equipment in the room surrounding them.

WVU researchers explore alternative sources for space propulsion systems

Satellites and spacecraft are running on empty due to a worldwide shortage of traditional propulsion fuels. In response, two West Virginia University researchers are seeking alternative ways of powering the thrusters that keep satellites in orbit and could potentially drive deep space vessels.

President Gordon Gee stands behind a clear podium in front of a blue curtain. A gold Flying WVU is to his right.