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WVU graduates during dressed in gold and blue regalia during Commencement ceremonies.
A graduate wearing a navy blue cap and gown smiles while singing

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.

Eight photos of Order of Augusta recipients are shown on a grid.

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.

A graduate wearing a blue graduation gown and cap holds a blue diploma holder while crossing in front of dignataries during Commencement ceremonies.
A graduate wearing a blue cap and gown squeezes their eyes as they hug a faculty member after receiving their diploma packet.
A drone photo shows Woodburn Hall with snow on its roof.
A WVU student sits in the audience during a Commencement ceremony with her arm around a female child seated next to her.
Photograph of new graduates arm in arm during Commencement ceremonies at WVU.
A graduate wearing a gold cap and gown with a white sash and multiple cords smiles after crossing the Commencement stage. Other graduates can be seen in the background.
Two graduates wearing navy blue caps and gowns smile with their arms around each other while singing 'Country Roads' to celebrate their graduations.