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WVU focuses on location for new teacher recruitment and retention effort

Taking steps toward strengthening the teaching workforce in the Mountain State, West Virginia University will address critical staffing shortages among educators and enhance teacher preparation programs by building connections through an innovative, place-based approach that's part of a new three-year project.

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WVU-led NSF RETI Engine builds regional workforce network to power energy economy

From introducing middle school students to energy careers to helping experienced workers earn new credentials and offering tailored training to upskill others, the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium led by West Virginia University is actively building a workforce network designed to meet the energy industry’s needs today — and anticipate the jobs it will need tomorrow.

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WVU president marks shift to new era in State of the University address

“Propelled by Mountaineer momentum, we are galvanized, hopeful, and energized,” West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson said during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.

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WVU honors past, prepares for future with education, infrastructure investments

West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert “Rusty” Hutson Jr.

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WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide

Building on the foundational success of West Virginia’s premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.

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WVU names new chief information officer

With decades of experience navigating the fast-moving technology landscape, West Virginia University will welcome Kimberly Clark as its next chief information officer. Clark will officially begin her role Oct. 12.

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Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs

The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private funding to develop the nation’s next leading industrial energy innovation hub in the heart of Appalachia.

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Going strong, WVU ends fiscal year on solid financial footing, bolstered by exemplary academics and athletics

With a focus on investments in the future of West Virginia University, the Board of Governors approved a $1.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year during a Friday meeting (June 19) that opened with the announcement of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Johns Hopkins University and a celebration of the historic College World Series run for the WVU baseball team.