West Virginia University doctoral researcher Sahabeddin Rifai is working to advance the future of steel construction by studying how a new all-steel floor system can be designed for comfort, performance and broad industry use.
On Sunday May 17, 2026 at the West Virginia University Hope Coliseum, the newest cohort of Statler alumni joined an elite group of innovators and leaders around the globe. The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources awarded 419 undergrad and 67 graduate degrees to a new generation of engineers and computer scientists, celebrating their transition from the classroom to creating positive change in the world.
Wasiim Hosenbocus was already managing software engineers, but he recognized a gap.
In sprint reviews and planning sessions, he could track progress and keep teams aligned. When conversations turned technical, he did not always have the background to challenge assumptions or guide decisions with confidence.
West Virginia University has earned national recognition through the work of Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources’ graduate student Noah C. Parsons, whose advanced aerospace engineering research has garnered international attention.
Online engineering and information technology graduate programs at West Virginia University have been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program rankings on Jan. 27.
In a collaborative effort, West Virginia University colleges, departments and units are coming together to form WVU Cyber — a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary initiative that unites different types of cyber-related research and study across the WVU System to tackle security, economic and workforce challenges.
Pumpkins were in peril on Halloween (Oct. 31) at West Virginia University during the 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop.
Deepanjali Roy is an experimentalist.
“I don’t do simulations or modeling,” she said. “I work with my hands. Being in the lab is my favorite part of the day.”
The launch of the new Career and Professional Development Center at Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University will open the door to greater professional, personal, and educational opportunities for Statler students and alumni.
Teaching assistant professor Omar Al-Shebeeb, from the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering at West Virginia University’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, has been named the North Central Section 2025 Early Career Outstanding Educator by the American Society for Engineering Education.