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.
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.
At a time of increased focus on campus safety nationwide, consistency in proactive community policing from the West Virginia University Police Department is reflected in the latest Clery Act report.
The West Virginia University Police Department issued a Community Notice on Friday (Sept. 12) after several recent reports from students about drinks potentially being tampered with at off-campus locations.
Getting in formation, members of the West Virginia University Mountaineer Marching Band officially cut the ribbon for the new Pride Practice Facility with President Michael T. Benson, representatives from the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media, WVU Foundation and WVU Division of Student Life, and other supporters Friday (Aug. 29).
Drawing on expertise from both inside and outside of West Virginia University, President Michael T. Benson is shaping his core leadership team to work together across the WVU System by incorporating fresh ideas with institutional knowledge.
Putting a focus on homegrown talent, West Virginia University will welcome students to campus with FallFest featuring headliner Sierra Ferrell — a Mountain State singer-songwriter and roots musician — Monday (Aug. 18) at the Rec Center Fields on the Evansdale area of campus.
West Virginia University graduate Doug Skaff Jr. embodied the Mountaineer spirit as an alumnus, business leader and public servant. Following his death, his family is honoring his legacy with a scholarship gift to benefit future students at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics.