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$50K gift from shipbuilding engineer supports WVU Statler College mentorships and student success
After 42 years as a shipbuilding engineer, West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources graduate Michael Reilley recognizes one thing above all else: Mentorship matters.
Harrison County native named 72nd WVU Mountaineer mascot
Driven by a love for his home state and gratitude for the opportunities West Virginia University has provided him, Reese Allen will don the buckskins and coonskin cap as the next Mountaineer mascot.
WVU Day of Giving returns March 25 with focus on unrestricted scholarship support
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.
Latest cohort of Presidential Student Ambassadors announced
For the Fall 2026 semester, 14 exemplary students will represent the University as part of the Presidential Student Ambassadors Cohort 16.
Alumni Who Inspire: Alyssa Greene
The alumni of the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University are the living story of our academic community and a reflection of our institution values. Whether they graduated recently or many years ago, our alumni journeys reflect the strength and purpose of our community of Mountaineers!
From classroom to career: WVU mining engineering strategy ensures nearly 100% job placement for graduates
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.
WVU mine rescue team earns second place at international competition, first in Confined Space Challenge
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.
WVU program assistant uses robotics engineering to inspire young minds
Balls and Lego bricks may be toys, but for Annie Harmon, program assistant for the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, they are a way to introduce kids to a new world: robotics engineering.
Aerospace engineering graduate student earns national recognition from Aviation Week
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.