Skip to main content

John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Four graduates are lined up with their armed links. One is wearing a gold gown. The others are in navy blue gowns. They are looking up and to the left and smiling.

Gee tells newest WVU graduates success comes from knowing themselves

More than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates participating in two Commencement ceremonies today (Dec. 17) were encouraged to hold fast to values forged as Mountaineers and tap into their unique strengths to live successful lives fueled by purpose.

The city of Elkins in West Virginia is seen from a hilltop, looking through green trees under a cloudy sky.

Ascend West Virginia expands into fourth community

Greater Elkins joins three other areas in West Virginia offering incentives to remote workers who want to make the Mountain State home, part of the Ascend WV program involving the WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative.

Image of a Christmas tree with wrapped gifts underneath.
The five winners of the Mountaineers of Distinction awards stand on Mountaineer Field in the rain. They are wearing colors of gold and blue. Fans are visible in the stands.

Five students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

Recognized for their exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, Matthew Hudson, Giana Loretta, Sonia-Frida Ndifon, Trevor Swiger and Callyn Zeigler have been named the West Virginia University 2022 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition.

Photo featuring WVU Homecoming Royalty. Two women were chosen for the honor and each are on the football field wearing a crown and holding a large bouquet of flowers.
Picture of the nine member of the 2022 WVU Homecoming Court. They are all dressed in business casual clothes and are standing outside in front of Woodburn Hall.
2022 WVU Homecoming Alumni Service Awards in gold, blue and white lettering
This photo is taken from the back of a large room. President Gee stands in the center behind a wooden platform. Dozens of people are in seats in front of him.

Gee: ‘College is more than worth it’

West Virginia University President Gordon Gee delivered his annual State of the University Address to students, faculty and staff gathered virtually and in person at the College of Law Monday (Oct. 3).

Headshot of Amanda Valentine, U.S. Air Force veteran and WVU MBA student. Valentine had shoulder length brown hair, wears glasses, and is wearing a blue printed top. She's sitting outside.
The image shows many students walking outside in WVU's Evansdale observing various COVID-19 mitigation strategies like social distancing and mask wearing.