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Petex software gift aids students, faculty in WVU geology and engineering programs

PE Limited, also known as Petex, is extending its partnership with West Virginia University to ensure students and faculty in the University’s geology and engineering programs have access to the company’s advanced energy production modeling tools with an in-kind software gift valued at more than $6.5 million.

WVU president selects leading mining engineering educator as his first Presidential Honorary Degree recipient

Highlighting the importance of exemplary academics and dedicated service, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson has chosen Syd Peng to be the recipient of the first Presidential Honorary Degree he will bestow. Peng has served as the Charles E. Lawall Chair of Mining Engineering Emeritus in the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources since his retirement from the University after nearly 40 years of service.

8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support

Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships. The merit-based scholarship awards help students defray education and research costs as they complete their theses and dissertations.

The path from Mon Hills to Music City for a WVU alum

At West Virginia University, Sarah Giles learned the part that rarely makes it on the brochure — there isn’t a straight line into the music industry. You build your way in — through relationships, hustle and long nights. Most importantly, you just keep showing up.

WVU aerospace engineering graduate student earns international recognition

West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources graduate student Noah C. Parsons’ advanced aerospace engineering research has garnered international attention and recognition as one of 20 emerging leaders worldwide who are shaping the future of aviation and aerospace.