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The West Virginia University Police Department issued a Community Notice on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to raise awareness about risks to those choosing to use drugs or alcohol.

A legendary West Virginia University rifle team coach and pioneering sports psychologist who dedicated his career to supporting the well-being of student-athletes and two former campus leaders who spent decades championing student success and elevating the college experience, will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the University Oct. 5.

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.

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.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is empowering the next generation of Mountain State leaders to excel with a new scholarship program that will cover outstanding education costs for high-achieving students from southern West Virginia.

“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.

From classrooms to communities, West Virginia University is investing in the next generation of West Virginia innovators with the launch of the STEAM Innovation Alliance.

For most, a forest is defined by its towering canopy and dense underbrush. But for Hannah DeHetre, a doctoral candidate in biology at West Virginia University, the real story lies beneath her boots.

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.

Simplifying the path to higher education for Mountain State students, West Virginia University is now offering direct admissions decisions to qualifying high school seniors in Monongalia County and Kanawha County through the newly launched WVU Express.