When the world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise began simulating attacks on power grids, communications systems and national infrastructure, WVU students were already at their keyboards, not as observers, but as part of the international team defending a nation in crisis.
Six members of the
West Virginia University Class of 2026 and two December 2025 graduates have
earned the
Order of Augusta, the University’s most prestigious honor for academic excellence,
leadership and service. The eight inductees were selected from the 52
WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors.
A retired faculty leader at the
West Virginia University
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is honoring
his family’s academic legacy with generous planned gifts to advance education, discovery
and service.
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.
Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.