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.
A dedicated family of West Virginia University supporters is strengthening academics at the WVU College of Law with a gift to establish a new professorship recognizing Patrick Deem’s commitment to the legal profession for more than 50 years.
Efforts from the West Virginia University Office of Undergraduate Research to connect undergraduate students with research opportunities and faculty mentors are being recognized nationally by the Council on Undergraduate Research with its Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments.