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'The Pat McAfee Show' to highlight Rich Rodriguez introductory press conference at WVU

West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker will introduce Rich Rodriguez, the 36th Mountaineer head football coach, at 1:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 13) at the Coliseum. Starting at noon, the event, which is open to the public, will feature “The Pat McAfee Show,” hosted by former WVU kicker/punter and ESPN GameDay analyst Pat McAfee.

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Rich Rodriguez named West Virginia’s 36th football coach

Rodriguez, winner of 190 games and 12 outright or shared conference or division championships, will be the 36th head football coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced Thursday (Dec. 12).

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Experienced emergency management coordinator finds new home at WVU

A native of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Jim Bittner, the new emergency management coordinator for West Virginia University, always had a passion for emergency response, and after spending 26 years working in his hometown, he joined the WVU Police Department this fall.

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S&P, Fitch reaffirm WVU bond ratings citing ‘strong’ financial outlook

The financial position and long-term outlook for West Virginia University remain strong, according to a recent report from S&P Global Ratings. The University maintained its A credit rating with S&P and a “stable” outlook, noting the University’s flagship land-grant status, diverse program offerings, good geographic diversity, and rising state operating appropriations the past two years along with additional state funds for capital support.