Six home dates highlight updated 2020 football schedule
West Virginia University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Shane Lyons, in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference, has announced the updated 2020 football schedule.
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WVU updates, recaps Morgantown Return to Campus information
West Virginia University released updated Return to Campus information today (Aug. 11). A Return to Campus Conversation will also be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13 where senior administrators will continue to answer questions and address concerns.
Brown believes football can be safely played in the fall
Neal Brown was happy to finally be back out on the football field with his guys on Monday doing what he loves to do most – coach football. Brown, for one, is advocating that college football be played this fall. He believes it can be done safely and effectively.
WVU dean of students sets expectations to preserve on-campus academic experience for fall semester
West Virginia University Dean of Students Corey Farris sent a letter Monday (Aug. 10) asking students to make good choices and adhere to safety protocols. Farris warned house parties, going to bars and gathering in large groups will very likely increase community spread of COVID-19 and negative behaviors that could harm our community will not be tolerated.
Glover to serve as Mountaineer mascot through 2021-22
The Mountaineer Advisory Council announced today (Aug. 10) that Colson Glover and Brooke Ashby, will serve as the West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot and alternate Mascot, respectively, through 2021-22, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mountaineer gridders begin practice
The most unusual season in 129 years of West Virginia University football begins Monday morning (Aug. 10) when Neal Brown's Mountaineers officially begin practice. Since March when the COVID-19 virus shut down NCAA sports, nothing has been usual, nor will it be anytime soon.
WVU's Shane Lyons putting in long hours navigating COVID-19 pandemic
Shane Lyons is working three full-time jobs these days and the hours he's putting in are really beginning to add up.
A conversation with WVU Director of Athletics Shane Lyons
Tony Caridi sat down with WVU director of athletics Shane Lyons for an all-encompassing interview with Lyons on the state of the Mountaineer program and collegiate athletics in general as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
WVU’s Provost announces revised Fall 2020 course schedule for the Morgantown Campus
Maryanne Reed, West Virginia University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, sent a letter today (Aug. 5) to the University’s students, faculty and staff announcing the revised course schedule for the Morgantown Campus.
WVU provides additional details for Return to Campus
West Virginia University released more information today (Aug. 4) concerning its phased Return to Campus plan.