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Ceremony marks start of Kincaid’s time as WVU Mountaineer mascot

A West Virginia University tradition continues with Cade Kincaid formally accepting the role of the Mountaineer mascot during a symbolic rifle passing ceremony Friday (April 4) at the Mountainlair, marking the end of Braden Adkins’ era as the Mountaineer.

WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received

Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $46.2 million Wednesday (March 26) during the University’s eighth Day of Giving. More than 10,300 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a record. The $46.2 million figure tops 2024’s WVU Day of Giving record of $30.4 million raised from over 8,500 gifts.

Challenges set to amplify support on WVU Day of Giving

Participants in Wednesday’s (March 26) Day of Giving at West Virginia University will have multiple opportunities to boost the overall impact of their gifts through hourly and all-day challenges.

Fayette County native named 71st WVU Mountaineer mascot

Expanding on his academic and service accomplishments at West Virginia University, Cade Kincaid of Fayetteville will don the buckskins and coonskin cap to represent the University and the Mountain State as the next Mountaineer mascot.

Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event

Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25) in the WVU Coliseum.

5 students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

West Virginia University has named Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith and Dakota Swiger the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.