A sea of decorated mortarboards and the sounds of cheers from family and friends and tapping of the University mace will once again fill the West Virginia University Coliseum as December and August graduates gather on Saturday, Dec.18, for two commencement ceremonies, marking a return to Mountaineer tradition.
The Board of Governors unequivocally supports the leadership of President Gordon Gee and Provost Maryanne Reed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.