Alumni

Five West Virginia University students and alumni are recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarships to teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year.

The West Virginia Innocence Project clinic sets the West Virginia University College of Law apart from other schools while empowering the next generation of attorneys to make a difference. Private support makes the clinic possible, as WVIP relies entirely on donations to fund its operations.

Tapping into the power of optics, the West Virginia University skyline will become brighter with planned improvements in the coming months for the iconic University Water Tower on the Evansdale area of campus.

As West Virginia University welcomes its largest freshman class in several years, President Michael T. Benson sees many reasons for optimism — a message he delivered to members of the University’s Board of Governors during a Friday (Sept. 12) meeting that included Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

Getting in formation, members of the West Virginia University Mountaineer Marching Band officially cut the ribbon for the new Pride Practice Facility with President Michael T. Benson, representatives from the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media, WVU Foundation and WVU Division of Student Life, and other supporters Friday (Aug. 29).

Drawing on expertise from both inside and outside of West Virginia University, President Michael T. Benson is shaping his core leadership team to work together across the WVU System by incorporating fresh ideas with institutional knowledge.

West Virginia University graduate Doug Skaff Jr. embodied the Mountaineer spirit as an alumnus, business leader and public servant. Following his death, his family is honoring his legacy with a scholarship gift to benefit future students at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics.

Sometimes, a rare alchemy transforms a new landscape into a lifelong home. For West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, five days traveling our state’s country roads brought him to this place where he belongs.

West Virginia University supporters gave $260.7 million over the past year, making it the third highest year of giving in the University’s history. Their gifts will benefit education, health care and prosperity to make a positive impact across the Mountain State and beyond for years to come.

Issuing a call for collaboration focused on the future, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson gave his first official report during a special meeting for the University’s Board of Governors on Wednesday (July 23). In addition to welcoming Benson, BOG Chair Rusty Hutson introduced several new BOG members who are taking seats ahead of the Aug. 20 start of the academic year.