Jason G. Cooper, a West Virginia University alumnus, established the Julia Nell Cooper Memorial Nursing Scholarship in memory of his mother, who worked as a nurse for more than 30 years. The scholarship goes to West Virginia students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing who have demonstrated financial need.
Nearly 30 years after longtime West Virginia University supporter Patricia Bright was first introduced to the artwork of renowned American modernist Blanche Lazzell, she and husband William Bright are helping to bring the Mountain State native’s work home to Morgantown with a gift to the College of Creative Arts.
Amy and Donal Hall, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, met as trombone players for “The Pride of West Virginia” and married after graduating with their bachelor’s degrees in the 1980s. Daughter Keeley Hagans followed in their footsteps three decades later, demonstrating the family’s shared passion for the Mountaineer Marching Band.
Nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas as family and friends cheered during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 12-14) in Morgantown.
Five incoming freshmen eager to find solutions that will change their communities and the world for the better have been named 2023-24 West Virginia University Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.
This year's recipients of the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious West Virginia University student award, are among the 52 students selected as WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors. They will be recognized during an event on May 12 in Morgantown.
Six West Virginia University graduates who are leaders in the fields of cybersecurity, media, finance, athletics and military operations will become the newest inductees into the WVU Alumni Association Academy of Distinguished Alumni during a May 5 ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.
Private support is more critical than ever to help West Virginia University fulfill its land-grant mission. The WVU Foundation is the nonprofit organization that receives and administers private donations on behalf of the University, and it employs an experienced team of investment professionals with a strong record of long-term success in growing those gifts.
The contributions from David Hendrickson, a Charleston attorney, were given through the WVU Foundation in conjunction with the sixth Day of Giving.
Empathy, hope and a drive to find solutions that will change their communities and the world for the better characterize the new cohort of Bucklew Scholars beginning their journeys at West Virginia University focused on building a more sustainable and inclusive future.