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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.

Hourly, all-day challenges to boost WVU Day of Giving

Alumni and friends will have the opportunity to amplify the impact of their gifts Wednesday (March 25) during Day of Giving at West Virginia University. Participants can unlock additional dollars for the areas of WVU that matter most to them by taking part in day-long and hourly challenges.