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Photograph of new graduates arm in arm during Commencement ceremonies at WVU.
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5 students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

West Virginia University has named Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith and Dakota Swiger the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

Photograph of Fulbright scholarship recipient Clara Haizlett. She is leaning against a railing outside with green trees behind her. She is wearing a black blouse and light colored blue jeans with a headband in her light colored hair.

WVU alumna earns Fulbright scholarship

Clara Haizlett of Bethany, a West Virginia University graduate with a passion for storytelling and exploring cultural similarities between Appalachia and the Arab world, is the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright scholarship, the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program.

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WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year

For fiscal year 2024, West Virginia University crushed its record in externally supported research expenditures with $275 million — an 82% increase from five years ago. The University’s main strength areas — astrophysics, energy, neuroscience, cancer, forensics and robotics — continue to attract more financial support from federal, state and industry sources as well as private donors.

Families use red carts to carry belongings during move-in weekend on the WVU Morgantown campus.

WVU welcomes home new, returning students with Welcome Week activities

Offering a mix of activities for all West Virginia University students — new and returning — Welcome Week will run from Aug. 15-23, providing ways for students to have fun, explore their strengths, connect with others and give back to the community ahead of the start of the fall semester.

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A composite collection of the 2024 Gilman Scholars selected from WVU. The grid includes eight individual photographs.

8 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Eight West Virginia University students earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to travel abroad without financial constraints. The competitive national award is funded by the U.S. State Department and allows scholars to participate in transformative study abroad experiences.