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President Gordon Gee holds a microphone with a Gee Mail flag in gold and blue on it. He is wearing a dark blue suit and blue bow tie and is wearing dark rimmed glasses. In the background, a white board with a flying WV is visible.
WVU President Gordon Gee stands in the middle of this photo. He is facing the camera while wearing a dark suit and bow tie. His left hand is raised. Two people listening have their backs to the camera. One is in a short-sleeved red shirt.

Gee offers welcome for start of inaugural WVU Week of Purpose

To mark the beginning of the first Week of Purpose at West Virginia University, a week designed to deliver inspiring speakers, showcase University resources, offer diverse perspectives and introduce student success tools, President Gordon Gee sent a letter to the University community.

Medical professionals wearing blue scrubs and surgical masks gather around computer monitors displaying ultrasound images of the brain.
A blue charter bus with a gold Flying WV sits on the street in front of the Mountainlair. In the background is E. Moore Hall.

WVU Foundation records second-best year with more than $213 million in contributions

For the fiscal year from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, WVU Foundation data shows 20,206 donors – including 9,360 alumni – made 39,347 gifts totaling $213.8 million. This total is second only to $270.1 million donated in fiscal year 2021. The gifts will benefit education, health care and prosperity to make a positive impact across the Mountain State and beyond for years to come.