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WVU marks Commencement with new president, graduates and celebratory ‘Let’s Go!’
A new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni.
Meet the Grad: Joe Thompson
A testament of institutional values, ingenuity, integrity and pride, the newest graduates of the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University are the college's living legacy. Shaped by dreams, determination and transformative educational opportunities, they leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to make an impact on the world.
Meet the Grad: Isabella Hart
The latest graduates of Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University are passionate, innovative, and ambitious — the college’s living legacy. Shaped by childhood dreams, a drive to innovate, and memorable educational experiences, they leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to make their mark on the world.
WVU Cyber launches to affirm University commitment in addressing security, workforce and economic challenges
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.
5 WVU students named Mountaineers of Distinction
West Virginia University has named Matthew Bolling, Brogan Dozier, Isabella Hart, Abby Ruth and Erin Skaff the 2025 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Gourd times roll at 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop
Pumpkins were in peril on Halloween (Oct. 31) at West Virginia University during the 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop.
Cutting-edge ‘digital twins’ of real roadways will power WVU civil engineering summer research program open to students nationwide
West Virginia University is recruiting undergraduate students from across the United States to join a summer research immersion experience that explores topics of road infrastructure through the use of “digital twin” technologies. The students will learn to use virtual models to mirror real-world streets and highways in their future careers as the civil engineers building America’s roads.
WVU endorses 3 for nationally competitive scholarships
Two talented and accomplished undergraduate students and one recent graduate have been endorsed by the University for nationally competitive scholarships.