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This composite image shows the seven 2023 recipients of Fulbright Scholarships. The photos are arranged in a grid with three at the top and four at the bottom.

Seven WVU students earn Fulbright Scholarships

The seven West Virginia University students and alumni will teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year, part of the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program.

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The 2023 Ruby Fellows — Christopher Anderson, Jessica Hovingh, Annalisa Huckaby, Nicole Krahulik and Travis Rawson — are shown in a grid. In the top left are the words 2023 Ruby Fellows in white against a blue background.

WVU names 2023 class of Ruby Fellows

This year's Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows are Christopher Anderson, Jessica Hovingh, Annalisa Huckaby, Nicole Krahulik and Travis Rawson. Each student will receive a $34,000 stipend, a $2,000 travel grant and tuition waiver to allow them to continue their doctoral-level research at West Virginia University.

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Two WVU students earn Boren Scholarships to study abroad

West Virginia University students Hunter Moore and Christelle Temple will fully immerse themselves in learning Russian and Swahili, respectively, after earning the prestigious Boren Scholarship, providing students from diverse fields the opportunity to travel to areas critical to United States interests and national security.

WVU students move into residence halls during the fall semester. A male student wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans walks near residence halls holding multiple bags. A male WVU volunteer wearing a WVU Tshirt and khaki pants walks with him rolling a bag.

WVU Welcome Week launches new academic year with student-focused events

An event-packed Welcome Week at West Virginia University begins Thursday, Aug. 10, and continues into the start of the fall semester, Wednesday, Aug. 16, highlighting the many ways new and returning students can tap into their strengths, find their purpose and make a home on campus.

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Four members of the Nailler family stand outside a house with their arms around each other.

Alumni couple’s planned gift pays tribute to WVU family impact

The planned gift from Gregory and Amber Nailler, of Mars, Pennsylvania, will provide support for the West Virginia University football program, the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, WVU Medicine Children’s and the Country Roads program led by the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities.

WVU President Gordon Gee stands in front of a navy blue curtain and behind a wooden podium that says 'West Virginia University.' Gee is wearing a dark jacket, red bow tie and black rimmed glasses.

WVU Board of Governors extends Gee’s contract to 2025

The West Virginia University Board of Governors voted unanimously Monday (July 31) to extend President Gordon Gee’s contract one year through June 30, 2025. The decision came after Board members reviewed Gee’s performance — as mandated by state code — in areas such as student success, research, health and welfare, and the University's role in the state’s economic development.

The Jamboree Health Center is shown at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. White tents are in the background. At the front, there is a sign reading 'Jamboree Health Center,' WVU Medicine, WVU Health Sciences.

Health care teams from WVU help ensure safety at high adventure Jamboree

While thousands of young Scouts have been ziplining, whitewater rafting and rock climbing at the 2023 Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, members of the West Virginia University community are on hand to keep their adventure moving “Forward,” the theme of this year’s event.