Student Life

The following are updated COVID-19 testing numbers from the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as of July 17.

A documentary born from tragedy, but which inspired a national safety campaign, is now nominated for a regional Emmy. “Breathe, Nolan, Breathe” chronicles the events during and after a 2014 hazing event at an unsanctioned fraternity that led to Nolan Burch’s death, a then freshman at West Virginia University.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the ability of many college-bound high school students to take either the ACT or the SAT, West Virginia University has joined a long list of institutions relaxing test score requirements in its admission policies.

The federal government has rescinded guidance, opposed by West Virginia University and other higher education institutions, that would have required international students to enroll in in-person courses to remain lawfully present in the United States.

West Virginia University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed and Amber Brugnoli, associate vice president and executive director of the Office of Global Affairs, addressed new guidance issued from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding international students on F-1 visas in a letter to the campus community today (July 10).

West Virginia University leaders Dr. Clay Marsh, Dr. Jeff Coben and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop today (July 7) sent a letter to the campus community outlining safety procedures for students’ return to campus scheduled for Aug. 19.

The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in consultation with its medical officials, has today postponed the start of men's basketball team workouts for 14 days following the most recent COVID-19 test results.

Monongalia County Health Department and West Virginia University were notified that 13 new cases were reported today (July 2) with at least 10 WVU students who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

More than 7,000 West Virginia University students earned honors during the spring 2020 semester.

West Virginia University Dean of Students Corey Farris outlined in a letter to the campus community Tuesday (June 23) plans for a return to campus in the fall designed to create a safe and meaningful experience for all students.