2017 football media guide released
The 2017 West Virginia University football media guide is now available at WVUsports.com.
Athletics
WVU allotment sold out for Virginia Tech game
The Mountaineer Ticket Office has announced that West Virginia University’s ticket allotment for the Virginia Tech football game on Sunday, Sept. 3 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, is sold out. There are limited tickets still available for the season’s kickoff at FedExField.
WVU's Henson named U.S. World team freestyle coach
WVU wrestling coach Sammie Henson will coach the U.S. freestyle team at the 2017 World Wrestling Championships in Paris this August.
Four named to Player of the Year watch lists
West Virginia University football senior running back Justin Crawford and redshirt junior quarterback Will Grier were named today to the watch list for the 81st annual Maxwell Award, and senior safety Kyzir White and junior safety Dravon Askew-Henry were named to the 23rd annual Bednarik Award Watch List, as announced by the Maxwell Football Club.
Gold Rush, True Blue and Stripe the Stadium announced
West Virginia University’s 2017 football game against East Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 9, will be a Gold Rush, presented by Dan Ryan Builders at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. All fans are encouraged to wear gold for the home opener.
Late WVU fan leaves more than $40K for scholarships for student athletes
West Virginia University undergraduate athletes will benefit from a $44,000 gift from the late Marcella Hoylman of Fairmont, an avid supporter of the University and its sports teams, who passed away earlier this year.
WVU to implement NFL's clear bag policy
To provide a safer environment for Mountaineer fans and to expedite entry into all ticketed WVU athletic events, the West Virginia Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will implement the NFL’s Clear Bag Policy starting with the 2017-18 season.
WVU Board approves $1.07 billion budget, 5 percent increase in tuition for FY18
The West Virginia University Board of Governors on Thursday (June 29) unanimously approved a $1.07 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, including an average 5 percent tuition increase.
Buchanan a Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
Women’s soccer senior defender Kadeisha Buchanan is West Virginia University’s nominee for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.
Hostler remembered at WVU for his generosity, service
A longtime benefactor, supporter and West Virginia University alumnus is being remembered for his devotion and loyalty to his alma mater.