While students at West Virginia University spend most of their time focused on preparing for their future through academics, they also benefit from educational programming and outreach that provide tools for making good decisions as young adults.
Philanthropic support is expanding opportunities for West Virginia University students to build community by getting outside, pursuing hobbies, sharing meals and more while developing critical skills to promote their future success and well-being.
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.
Supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, West Virginia University will house a first-of-its-kind center that will leverage student and faculty expertise to improve the cybersecurity and cyber-resilience of businesses across the Mountain State.
Polypropylene, a plastic used in everything from car parts and lawn chairs to food packaging and clothing, may soon become more environmentally friendly because of West Virginia University research.
The West Virginia University Foundation is honoring three individuals and a local corporation with 2024 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards for their tremendous generosity, leadership and dedication.
A West Virginia University researcher will be the first to address critical security flaws in biometric systems — like the fingerprint or face recognition systems that many use to unlock their mobile devices — with help from a more than $600,000 National Science Foundation award.
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).
The West Virginia University Alumni Association will celebrate recipients of the 2024 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards during Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 18-20, recognizing the accomplishments of alumni around the world and honoring their service, commitment and loyalty to their alma mater.
The gift for the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics from Class of 1970 alumnus Fred Tattersall will provide students with experiential learning opportunities for years to come by helping to sustain and advance the Student Managed Investment Fund.