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Student director keeps WVU men’s soccer moving on and off pitch

Ben Lohmann, director of operations for the West Virginia University men’s soccer program, is responsible for keeping the team and season flowing with behind-the-scenes responsibilities, while also juggling being a full-time sport management student in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences.

WVU graduate student helps engineer a faster way to build with steel

A West Virginia University graduate student is testing an innovative all-steel flooring system designed to make steel buildings faster to construct while maintaining structural performance and occupant comfort. Sahabeddin Rifai’s work could help advance faster, more efficient steel construction while giving engineers the data they need to confidently design with the new system.

For WVU administrator and her team, game day begins months before kickoff

When April Messerly reflects on the ramp-up to a West Virginia University football season, she notes a familiar pattern — preparation seems to start earlier with each passing year. This season begins Saturday (Sept. 5), when the Mountaineers take on Coastal Carolina at Milan Puskar Stadium.

WVU Student Life leader helps make ‘magic’ at popular campus hangout spots

When West Virginia University students step into the Mountainlair or Evansdale Crossing this semester, they may not notice the newly waxed floors, fresh paint, or other results of months of preparation behind the scenes. What should be clear is just how much staff like Chris Schmoldt care about creating a welcoming experience in the facility.

WVU School of Pharmacy scholarship recipient seeks to bridge education and healthcare

When Hannah Muir got a job at her local pharmacy at 16, she discovered a passion for the profession that set her on a path to West Virginia University. As she enters her third year at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Muir is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients — and she’s fulfilling her purpose thanks to generous scholarship support.