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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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.
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.
Faculty members recognized as 2026 Foundation Outstanding Teachers
Each spring, WVU recognizes selected faculty members for their exceptional and innovative teaching.
$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.
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.
WVU announces Mountaineer mascot finalists ahead of cheer-off event
Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 72nd Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins and a coonskin cap while carrying a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against Utah at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 18) in the Hope Coliseum.
Statler College drives WVU’s NSF research expenditure growth and maintains top 100 engineering rankings
The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University continues to demonstrate its longstanding commitment to research, reporting $54.5 million in total research expenditures for the 2024 fiscal year. As a result, engineering programs remained ranked among the top 100 nationwide in the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey.