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Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

WVU Class of 2025 encouraged to embrace change with perseverance, optimism

Marking a Mountaineer milestone, West Virginia University President Gordon Gee and other distinguished speakers delivered inspiring messages on the power of perseverance during times of change to thousands of University graduates during nine Commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 16-18) at the Coliseum.

Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2025 Order of Augusta

Eight remarkable members of the West Virginia University Class of 2025 who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and by making significant contributions on campus, across the Mountain State and beyond have been honored with the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious University student award.

Pair of WVU researchers selected as NSF Graduate Research Fellows

Two West Virginia University researchers — Camila Romero from Morgantown and Christopher Smith from Point Pleasant — are recipients of the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, a program that supports graduate education in STEM-based fields.

WVU names 2025 Foundation Scholars

Five exceptional incoming students at West Virginia University who share a passion for learning and for making a positive impact on their communities will engage in research and contribute to their chosen fields of study as the 2025-26 WVU Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.

Trio of WVU students named Goldwater Scholars

Three West Virginia University Honors College students have been awarded the coveted Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences which supports students with strong commitments to research careers.