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WVU Foundation marks 70 years of philanthropy

The West Virginia University Foundation is celebrating 70 years of private philanthropy to benefit the University and its land-grant mission including a record-breaking 2024 fiscal year that saw more than $282 million in gifts and pledges, a more than $12 million increase over the previous record set in 2021.

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The five Mountaineers of Distinction stand with the Mountaineer mascot on Mountaineer Field.

5 students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

West Virginia University has named Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith and Dakota Swiger the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

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WVU recognizes ‘Most Loyal’ honorees during Mountaineer Week

Each year, West Virginia University honors dedicated Mountaineers who go above and beyond to positively impact the lives of others and make the University a special place as part of Mountaineer Week. The 2024 recipients are Steve Conrad, Most Loyal West Virginian; Scott Branham, Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer; Rebecca Fint-Clark, Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff; and Donna Staggs, Most Loyal Staff Mountaineer.

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The WVU 2024 Homecoming Royalty are shown on the field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
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A photograph of the 2024 WVU Homecoming Court.
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