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For fiscal year 2024, West Virginia University crushed its record in externally supported research expenditures with $275 million — an 82% increase from five years ago.

Three West Virginia University supporters with successful careers in investments and executive management were elected to the WVU Foundation Board of Directors at its annual meeting.

In the rapidly-evolving landscape of engineering education, adaptability and innovation are paramount. Starting this fall, students in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University will have the opportunity to hone their skills with a new Engineering Leadership minor.

Eight members of the West Virginia University Class of 2024 who have made remarkable achievements across academic disciplines while using the power of purpose to serve others and foster innovation for a sustainable future are among the talented student leaders honored with the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious University student award.

Pedro Mago, Glen H. Hiner Dean of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, announced the winners of the College’s outstanding teaching, advising, faculty and graduate student researchers, staff and Dean’s fellowship awards for the 2023-2024 academic year on April 9, 2024. 

The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced the winners of the annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition, which was held on April 3 during WVU Graduate Student Appreciation Week and Research Week.

A study by engineers at West Virginia University demonstrated that people’s completion of monotonous assembly tasks improved when doing those tasks involved playing a game.