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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.

Two talented and accomplished undergraduate students and one recent graduate have been endorsed by the University for nationally competitive scholarships.

West Virginia University research is shining a light on the mysterious world of dark energy.

As Mountaineers return for West Virginia University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 24-25, the WVU Alumni Association will honor recipients of the 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards.

As part of its commitment to developing academic leaders who drive innovation and institutional growth in teaching, research, and engagement, the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University has announced the 2025–2026 Dean’s Leadership Fellows.

The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources chapters of the Material Advantage and Materials Research Society took home their first win in the 2025 iteration of the Materials Science and Technology Conference’s University Ceramic Mug Contest in Columbus, Ohio.

Each summer, students from all over the Mountain State step onto the West Virginia University campus and into a world of possibilities. At the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, over 300 K-12 students explore real-world STEM through hands-on experiences — thanks in large part to philanthropic support.

The alumni of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University represent the living legacy of our academic units; they are the embodiment of our values, achievements, and impact beyond our campus. Their journeys reflect the strength of the education they received and the community that shaped them. Whether they graduated last year or decades ago, our alumni continue to inspire, connect and help us create a lasting impact on Mountaineers to come!

Faculty at the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University have opened their lecture halls and labs to the WVU STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed within the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, for hands-on STEAM learning through a unique WVU collaboration.