All Stories

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.

The Office of Graduate Education and Life has announced the winners of the annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

The world often celebrates engineering breakthroughs — the towering bridges, life-saving technologies and infrastructure that transform communities. Behind many of these achievements are women whose innovation, resilience and leadership have shaped the field and paved the way for future generations.

West Virginia University alumni and friends will have an opportunity to fuel advancement for future generations on March 25 during the ninth WVU Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort organized by the  WVU Foundation.

The West Virginia University mining engineering program continues to strengthen its long-standing connection with the mining industry through its Fall Info Sessions, giving students direct access to employers and career opportunities that lead to strong job placement.

The West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team from the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources secured second place overall at this year’s international competition while earning a first-place finish in the Confined Space Challenge.

Glen H. Hiner Dean, Pedro Mago, announced the creation of three new Teaching Faculty Fellowships at the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, marking the first time fellowships of this kind have been established in the college’s history.