Behind every beautiful landscape and treated surface, you will find the hardworking West Virginia University Facilities Management Roads and Grounds crew that is responsible for maintaining nearly 600 acres of landscape across the Downtown, Evansdale and Health Sciences areas of campus.
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry, U.S. Air Force and Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service share many of the same core values, including integrity, service and excellence. It is no surprise, then, that Dr. Maurice Hamill was drawn to each organization, dedicating his education and career to serving his country and his patients and improving the well-being of others.
A veteran health care administrator and West Virginia University System alumnus, David Brash recently took over as the chief executive officer of Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Brash grew up in Oak Hill and enrolled at WVU Tech in 1982.
The U.S. Public Health Service recently recognized West Virginia University School of Pharmacy student Meagan Casimir for her commitment to promoting public health.
A West Virginia University College of Law student is using his experiences with the American Red Cross while serving with the United States Marine Corps to build a relationship between the organization and the University focused on International Humanitarian Law, the rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflicts.
John Weaver with WVU Libraries says many lessons from the American Revolution are still applicable today.
During the West Virginia University Potomac State College annual Recognition Day Awards Ceremony, Hartley VanGilder was announced as the 2025 Outstanding Student of the Year, earning her the distinction of serving as the student speaker during this year’s Commencement ceremony.
For Nottingham, New Hampshire, native Kathryn Hocevar, West Virginia University wasn’t just another college option when she was considering where to go after high school. Becoming a Mountaineer represented an opportunity to continue a family legacy that she can trace back five generations.
There will be a significant West Virginia University presence at this year’s U.S. Open taking place at Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh June 12-15. Joe Martin, a University graduate, is now the lead golf director for NBC Sports, and he is turning the University’s athletics video production unit into one of the network’s farm teams.
While most students know West Virginia University Libraries to be a place to fuel their academic success, only a few understand it offers many opportunities to grow their professional careers. From coding to writing or researching to cataloging, graduate assistants — like these five featured students — take the skills, make them their own and hone a path toward their passion and career.