WVU announces recipients of 2025-26 Benedum Distinguished Scholar Awards
Three outstanding faculty members have been selected as the 2025-26 Benedum Distinguished Scholars in recognition of their exceptional research and scholarly activity.
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Allen takes over as WVU Mountaineer mascot following rifle passing ceremony
Continuing a West Virginia University tradition, Reese Allen officially began his duties as the 72nd Mountaineer mascot Friday (April 17) during a symbolic rifle passing ceremony at the Mountainlair.
WVU, EQT CELEBRATE RIBBON CUTTING FOR PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING LAB
Students at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University will benefit from enhanced hands-on learning opportunities with the opening of a state-of-the-art EQT Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Lab. The facility serves as a hub for teaching, research and workforce development within the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Department.
8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support
Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships.
Petex software gift aids students, faculty in WVU geology and engineering programs
PE Limited is extending its partnership with West Virginia University to ensure students and faculty in the University’s geology and engineering programs have access to the company’s advanced energy production modeling tools.
WVU president selects leading mining engineering educator as his first Presidential Honorary Degree recipient
Highlighting the importance of exemplary academics and dedicated service, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson has chosen Syd Peng to be the recipient of the first Presidential Honorary Degree he will bestow.
WVU outstanding educators, advisers, staff, and researchers recognized by the Statler College
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, graduate student researchers and staff awards for the 2025-2026 academic year on April 6, 2026.
Inspired by family roots, Statler senior Reilly Rollman applies engineering skills to community project in Belize
For Reilly Rollman, a senior civil engineering major with a minor in applied mathematics at West Virginia University, an early exposure to construction helped shape a long-term academic and professional path in engineering. Rollman had the opportunity to apply her academic skills and personal interests through a spring break trip to Belize with Engineers Without Borders.
WVU ETEC team earns first place at Project MFG Additive Manufacturing Competition hosted by Statler College
The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources hosted the Project MFG Additive Manufacturing Competition on April 1, bringing together WVU students and teams from across West Virginia for a hands-on additive manufacturing competition.