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Leading the way in teacher training, WVU addresses critical need for educators

A collection of new West Virginia University initiatives, partnerships and redesigned academic pathways are answering a nationwide teacher shortage — felt deeply in the Mountain State’s hills and hollows — by meeting potential teachers where they are and creating a sustainable path toward the education field.

18 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships for study abroad programs

Eighteen West Virginia University students have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships — a competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department for participation in transformative study abroad experiences without financial constraints.

From golden sands to gold and blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th president of WVU

Michael T. Benson, the 27th president of West Virginia University, never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life — and leadership — has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed. He has already begun to fully immerse himself in campus life, with plans to meet as many members of the WVU community and residents of the Mountain State as possible in his first few weeks on the job.

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.