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Going strong, WVU ends fiscal year on solid financial footing, bolstered by exemplary academics and athletics

With a focus on investments in the future of West Virginia University, the Board of Governors approved a $1.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year during a Friday meeting (June 19) that opened with the announcement of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Johns Hopkins University and a celebration of the historic College World Series run for the WVU baseball team.

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WVU to induct 4 into Order of Vandalia

In recognition of their loyalty and service to West Virginia University, four Mountaineers — David Alvarez, Steve Antoline, David Hendrickson and William "Bill" Wilmoth — will be inducted into the Order of Vandalia during a ceremony later this year.

Colin Street speaks with Cate Johnson after learning he was selected for the Udall Scholarship.

WVU junior earns Udall Scholarship for public service, environmental leadership

On a path toward a career in environmental policy and public service, Morgantown native and West Virginia University Honors College student Colin Street has been awarded a Udall Scholarship, a national award recognizing college sophomores and juniors committed to leadership, public service and issues related to the environment.

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WVU hires chief financial officer with decades of extensive financial experience at flagship, public research universities

Adding a key member to his core leadership team, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Chris Kabourek, who will bring nearly 30 years of significant fiscal experience in higher education to the role of vice president and chief financial officer. Kabourek most recently served as senior vice president for administration and planning at The Ohio State University.

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WVU to ‘seed’ innovation in support of Strategic Compass

“We’re seeking initial investors now and will be encouraging anyone who wants to be part of the future of West Virginia University to support our efforts during the Day of Giving on March 25,” President Michael T. Benson said. He talked about Day of Giving during Friday’s (Feb. 20) Board of Governors meeting at the Erickson Alumni Center.

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Members of the WVU Board of Governors sit in a room at wooden tables while listening to a speech from Gov. Patrick Morrisey who stands at a podium on the right.