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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.

This is a photo of the Erickson Alumni Center. A tree is outside in autumn colors and the sky is blue.

WVU Board of Governors tackles student success, budget adjustments

The University is also designing a new budget model which will focus on revenue generating units that allocates revenue and expenses more clearly and is aligned with WVU’s strategic objectives. The FY24 budget will be based on the new model and factor in the state’s new higher education funding formula.

Five adult individuals smiling
This is blue background with a gold graphic on it. In the gold circle, the words, 'West Virginia University Mountaineer Week,' are spelled out along with the dates 1947 to 2022.
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).

President Gordon Gee stands on a covered area next to a digital screen with a blue background and gold letters that read, 'West Virginia University State of the University Address in Washington, D.C.' The U.S. Capitol can be seen in the background.

Gee addresses WVU alumni, state congressional delegation in D.C.

Perseverance, innovation and life-changing research underpinned by unwavering dedication to service and a focused determination to change the trajectory of West Virginia for the better were the themes President Gordon Gee addressed Thursday evening (Sept. 29) during a special event in Washington which brought together members of the state’s congressional delegation, alumni and friends of the University.

Seven people are in this photo. They are lined up behind a yellow ribbon. In the middle, President Gordon Gee holds scissors to cut the ribbon.

WVU Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative celebrates new trail openings

Three miles make up the first phase of the West Run Woods Trail System which represents the beginning of a larger WVU trail initiative designed to improve health opportunities for community members, attract and retain talent, enhance quality of life and increase tourism. It's one of several cycling projects underway in Monongalia County.