Each year, West Virginia University recognizes a select group of outstanding Mountaineers who exemplify true dedication, pride and service to the University community as part of the annual WVU Mountaineer Week celebration. These individuals make a lasting impact on the lives of others and help keep the Mountaineer spirit strong.
Pumpkins were in peril on Halloween (Oct. 31) at West Virginia University during the 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop. Sponsored by the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering and the WVU chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, this year’s competition included 305 registered teams from 53 schools across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The smell of apple butter simmering over a wood fire and the peaceful sound of dulcimer music will soon fill the air at West Virginia University. The 78th annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday (Nov. 3) and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9.
A Homecoming celebration of school pride, tradition and the state’s coal industry culminated at West Virginia University Saturday (Oct. 25) with the crowning of Laya Chennuru and Christopher Morrison as the 2025 Homecoming Royalty.
Morgantown will shine in gold, blue and black this weekend (Oct. 24-26) as Mountaineers gather for West Virginia University Homecoming, a celebration that will honor school pride, old and new traditions, and the state’s industry roots.
As Mountaineers return for West Virginia University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 24-25, the WVU Alumni Association will honor recipients of the 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards.
The Division of Student Life will posthumously recognize Doug Skaff Jr. as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award and induct Michael Ellington and Sonja Wilson into the 2025 Hall of Fame during a ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. Monday (Oct. 6) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
To celebrate all members of the West Virginia University family and the local music scene, WVU Arts and Entertainment will host the first “Music on the Quad” concert Sunday (Oct. 5) on the Evansdale area of campus during Fall Family Weekend.
Five West Virginia University students and alumni are recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarships to teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year.
As West Virginia University welcomes its largest freshman class in several years, President Michael T. Benson sees many reasons for optimism — a message he delivered to members of the University’s Board of Governors during a Friday (Sept. 12) meeting that included Gov. Patrick Morrisey.