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Two males collect the pieces of a pumpkin that broke apart when it hit the ground despite its protective covering at the WVU Pumpkin Drop.

35th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop brings gourds and glory to campus

Over 1,000 K-12 students vied for victory at the 35th annual Pumpkin Drop hosted by the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. This year’s competition — held Friday (Oct. 25) — included 242 teams from 58 schools across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

A group of students work on computers together in a classroom.
Low angle photo of Woodburn Hall, edited with an overlay of text that reads
Gordon Gee stands at a podium microphone with his hands raised in front of his body. He is wearing a navy blue jacket and brightly colored bow tie.

Gee reflects, looks to the future in final WVU State of the University address

A decade of innovation, record-breaking research, historic donor support and an unwavering commitment to meet students’ needs for today and tomorrow have positioned West Virginia University for continued strength and success in the future, according to President Gordon Gee in his final State of the University address Monday (Oct. 14).

A group of students huddle during mine rescue training. They wear hard hats, reflective clothing and carrying back packs of gear.

WVU Mining Extension program boasts century-long legacy of excellence

For more than 100 years, the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mining Extension program has stood as a cornerstone of progress and education, shaping countless students’ careers and transforming the landscapes of both the mining industry and the Mountain State.

Dr. Peter Ngan stands at the front of a room alongside a sign with his name which is now part of the WVU School of Dentistry orthodontic clinic.
Students are shown walking outside the Mountainlair on a sunny day.

WVU poised for historic freshmen retention rate

A multi-year focus on student success at West Virginia University is showing record-breaking results. Preliminary enrollment figures for fall 2024 are nearly on target, including positive retention and persistence rates, despite the FAFSA challenges affecting higher education, according to a report from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed during the WVU Board of Governors regular meeting Friday (Sept. 20).

An exterior of the Ascend WV coworking space in downtown Morgantown.
Pat McAfee is shown on Mountaineer field wearing a black shirt with a white Flying WVU, a headset and sunglasses.
Families use red carts to carry belongings during move-in weekend on the WVU Morgantown campus.

WVU welcomes home new, returning students with Welcome Week activities

Offering a mix of activities for all West Virginia University students — new and returning — Welcome Week will run from Aug. 15-23, providing ways for students to have fun, explore their strengths, connect with others and give back to the community ahead of the start of the fall semester.