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WVU 150 Anniversary

Gee Mail: Know your WVU trivia

A busload of prospective West Virginia University students and their families got a bow-tied surprise during a recent tour of campus.

WVU Board of Governors receives updates on finances, academics

While West Virginia University remains financially stable, it faces future challenges with continued reductions in state revenue, limited ability and desire to increase tuition and competition from other institutions, the Board of Governors was told Friday (Feb. 10).

Erickson Alumni Center to host historical photograph exhibit

A historical photograph exhibit titled “Through the Looking Glass: Early Glass Plate Views of West Virginia University” will open in the Erickson Alumni Center’s Nutting Gallery on February 7 to mark the 150th anniversary of West Virginia University’s founding.

WVU at 150: Reflecting on a proud heritage; defining the next 15 decades

On Feb. 7, 2017, WVU will kick off the celebration of its 150 years as the state's land-grant flagship university – and at the same time recognize the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design as the foundation from which the entire University grew.