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WVU maintains prominent R1 ranking as top US research university

West Virginia University was reaffirmed as an R1 university, the highest possible research ranking, in the 2025 rankings by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching released Thursday (Feb. 13). WVU is the only R1 institution in West Virginia and one of 187 colleges and universities nationwide to earn the latest prestigious classification.

A graduate wearing a blue graduation gown and cap holds a blue diploma holder while crossing in front of dignataries during Commencement ceremonies.
A graduate wearing a blue cap and gown squeezes their eyes as they hug a faculty member after receiving their diploma packet.
Photograph of new graduates arm in arm during Commencement ceremonies at WVU.
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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.

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Photograph of WVU Provost Maryanne Reed standing inside with white columns in the background. She is wearing a black, gray and blue sweater, has short, salt and pepper colored hair and wears round-framed glasses.

WVU taps Kreider to serve as interim provost as Reed prepares to retire

After three decades of service to West Virginia University, Maryanne Reed has chosen to retire from her role as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the end of September. She will continue to offer her leadership and expertise through the end of the calendar year when she retires from the University. Current Vice Provost Paul Kreider will step into an interim provost role effective Oct. 1, 2024, while also continuing to lead WVU Potomac State College until a new permanent campus president is in place.

A graduate wearing a gold cap and gown with a white sash and multiple cords smiles after crossing the Commencement stage. Other graduates can be seen in the background.