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WVU alumna featured at New York Fashion Week

Zunaira Malik, a recent West Virginia University Fashion Design and Merchandising graduate, premiered two collections at the 2025 New York Fashion Week with current students and faculty on hand to cheer for her.

Ceremony marks start of Kincaid’s time as WVU Mountaineer mascot

A West Virginia University tradition continues with Cade Kincaid formally accepting the role of the Mountaineer mascot during a symbolic rifle passing ceremony Friday (April 4) at the Mountainlair, marking the end of Braden Adkins’ era as the Mountaineer.

WVU sets student retention record, BOG approves new AI-focused programs

Ongoing strategic investments in student success at West Virginia University are continuing to show results with the University’s Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 projected first-time freshmen retention rate setting a record of 93.8%. The rate was reported during the WVU Board of Governors meeting on Friday (April 4).

Turning chicken droppings into fertilizer proves to be fertile field of research for WVU environmental engineering student

Originally from the Indian city of Ahmedabad, West Virginia University doctoral student Shannay Rawal is part of a team of WVU engineers partnering with poultry farmers in the state’s Eastern Panhandle to find practical solutions for dealing with poultry manure and other forms of livestock litter in a way that’s environmentally friendly and economically viable.

WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received

Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $46.2 million Wednesday (March 26) during the University’s eighth Day of Giving. More than 10,300 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a record. The $46.2 million figure tops 2024’s WVU Day of Giving record of $30.4 million raised from over 8,500 gifts.

Ross Hodge named WVU head men’s basketball coach

Ross Hodge, who has won 80% of his games as a head coach and is considered one of the nation's top defensive masterminds, has been named the 24th head men's basketball coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today.