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Black and white photo of Pete White, a WVU basketball standout and longtime supporter. He is pictured wearing a dark colored suit with a white shirt and striped tie. He has glasses and is smiling in the photo.

WVU mourns passing of dedicated alum and basketball standout Pete White

As a promising basketball prospect in the 1950s, Pete White had his pick of colleges across the country and proudly chose West Virginia University. That pivotal decision defined much of his 89 years, sparking a passion for his alma mater reflected in his lasting legacy of service.

Four graduates are lined up with their armed links. One is wearing a gold gown. The others are in navy blue gowns. They are looking up and to the left and smiling.

Gee tells newest WVU graduates success comes from knowing themselves

More than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates participating in two Commencement ceremonies today (Dec. 17) were encouraged to hold fast to values forged as Mountaineers and tap into their unique strengths to live successful lives fueled by purpose.

More than half a dozen students sit at a table in the Mountainlair. Two students have their backs to the cameras. Four others are facing them while leaning against a gray wall. Other students are walking beyond the wall.
This is the exterior of a lactation pod available to parents at the WVU Coliseum. The pod is round on the sides and flat on the top and bottom with gold and blue flowers on the front where an access door is located.
This is a graphic welcoming Wren Baker to WVU. His portrait is in the middle. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and gold tie. The word 'Welcome' is in gold. His name in white on a blue background.

Wren Baker to lead WVU Athletics

West Virginia University has named Wren Baker as its next vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Baker comes to Morgantown from the University of North Texas where he has been the vice president and athletics director since 2016.

This is a photo of Shane Lyons walking the sideline at a WVU football game. He is wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white button up shirt and beige pants.
The five winners of the Mountaineers of Distinction awards stand on Mountaineer Field in the rain. They are wearing colors of gold and blue. Fans are visible in the stands.

Five students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

Recognized for their exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, Matthew Hudson, Giana Loretta, Sonia-Frida Ndifon, Trevor Swiger and Callyn Zeigler have been named the West Virginia University 2022 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition.

This is a photo of the Erickson Alumni Center. A tree is outside in autumn colors and the sky is blue.

WVU Board of Governors tackles student success, budget adjustments

The University is also designing a new budget model which will focus on revenue generating units that allocates revenue and expenses more clearly and is aligned with WVU’s strategic objectives. The FY24 budget will be based on the new model and factor in the state’s new higher education funding formula.

Five adult individuals smiling
This is blue background with a gold graphic on it. In the gold circle, the words, 'West Virginia University Mountaineer Week,' are spelled out along with the dates 1947 to 2022.