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Four people sit at a long table under a graphic that says Degree Up.
A portrait of Dr. Jerry Wallace, who is wearing a tan suit and dark bowtie, is shown on a blue background.
Gov. Jim Justice holds up a piece of signed legislation while surrounded by WVU officials at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute receives state funding to expand research and treatment for food addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder

The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will initiate first-in-the-world clinical research studies thanks to a $2 million supplemental appropriation approved during a recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature. Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the RNI, and WVU President Gordon Gee welcomed Gov. Jim Justice, state lawmakers, and WVU academic and Health System leaders to campus Monday (Oct. 28) to make the official announcement.

Gordon Gee stands at a podium microphone with his hands raised in front of his body. He is wearing a navy blue jacket and brightly colored bow tie.

Gee reflects, looks to the future in final WVU State of the University address

A decade of innovation, record-breaking research, historic donor support and an unwavering commitment to meet students’ needs for today and tomorrow have positioned West Virginia University for continued strength and success in the future, according to President Gordon Gee in his final State of the University address Monday (Oct. 14).

An exterior of the Ascend WV coworking space in downtown Morgantown.
The exterior of Stewart Hall is shown from the street level going up the front steps.

WVU announces University Relations reorganization

West Virginia University University Relations is undergoing a reorganization to provide focus to critical University priorities of enrollment and communications strategy, following the Sept. 3 announcement that Sharon Martin, chief marketing officer and vice president for University Engagement, is departing for a new opportunity.

President Gordon Gee is shown with two students. One is holding a phone and taking a selfie.
Photograph of a graduate wearing a blue mortar board with green tassel and a graphic that says
Photograph from the annual Boone County pig roast. A pig statue is in the foreground and a band is playing in the background.
Headshots of the three new members of the WVU Foundation Board of Directors — Erika Cramer, Christy Hayhurst Davis, Dave Gruver — are shown on a blue background with the Foundation logo at the top and 'Board of Directors' in gold at the bottom.

Three elected to WVU Foundation Board of Directors

Three West Virginia University supporters with successful careers in investments and executive management — Erika Cramer, Christy Hayhurst Davis and Dave Gruver — were elected to the WVU Foundation Board of Directors at its annual meeting.