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WVU poised for historic freshmen retention rate

A multi-year focus on student success at West Virginia University is showing record-breaking results. Preliminary enrollment figures for fall 2024 are nearly on target, including positive retention and persistence rates, despite the FAFSA challenges affecting higher education, according to a report from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed during the WVU Board of Governors regular meeting Friday (Sept. 20).

WVU BOG welcomes new members during special meeting

A transformative business leader with deep West Virginia roots and a former federal prosecutor and veteran of nationally noted cases are the two newest members of the West Virginia University Board of Governors. Robert R. “Rusty” Hutson Jr. and Steven R. Ruby joined the BOG for a special meeting held virtually Thursday (Sept. 5).

WVU BOG elects new officers

The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary.

WVU to close July 5 for state holiday

West Virginia University, including WVU Institute of Technology, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Friday (July 5) following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday.

WVU taps Kreider to serve as interim provost as Reed prepares to retire

After three decades of service to West Virginia University, Maryanne Reed has chosen to retire from her role as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the end of September. She will continue to offer her leadership and expertise through the end of the calendar year when she retires from the University. Current Vice Provost Paul Kreider will step into an interim provost role effective Oct. 1, 2024, while also continuing to lead WVU Potomac State College until a new permanent campus president is in place.

WVU BOG announces Presidential Search Committee, approves FY25 financial plan

The West Virginia University Board of Governors endorsed a slate of 21 nominated individuals on Friday (June 21) to serve on the committee to select the University’s next president. A new president will come to WVU at a time of improving financial stability. The University has closed a projected structural budget shortfall and increased its cash on hand over the last year.