President Michael T. Benson was recently on the receiving end of sample questions from the Golden Horseshoe exam, a Mountain State tradition dating back to 1931 that tests eighth graders’ knowledge of state history.
Announcements
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Assistant professor helps students build, solve and create with applied AI and data analytics
Joshua Meadows, service assistant professor and executive director of Data Driven WV in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, is turning education into opportunity by connecting applied AI and data analytics to real-world impact across West Virginia.
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WVU among 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winners
For the third consecutive year, WVU has earned the Strengths-Based Campus Award, distinguishing it as the only university in the country to achieve this milestone.
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Classified Staff Showcase: George Cayton
George Cayton, a grounds supervisor and locksmith with Facilities Management at Potomac State College, has been selected to be featured for the February Staff Council Classified Staff Showcase.
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Excellence in Community Engagement Award nomination period open
The Center for Community Engagement’s annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards honor extraordinary accomplishments in engaged learning and community impact.
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Maymester registration open to students
The accelerated, three-week term allows students to earn up to five credits through fully online, asynchronous courses from May 11-29.
Events
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Zoom Phone training sessions offered this spring
The University’s two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is now in the final stretch. To support the transition, Information Technology Services has coordinated three Zoom Phone training sessions.
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Muslim Student Association hosting Fastathon
The Muslim Student Association is collaborating with Presidential Student Ambassadors to host a Fastathon, bringing both Muslims and non-Muslims together for a grand iftar March 11 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
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‘Kinky Boots’ comes to Morgantown March 9
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical “Kinky Boots” at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Canady Creative Arts Center.
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TIAA offering on-campus financial consultations
WVU benefits-eligible employees are invited to schedule a confidential, in-person consultation to discuss their personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA financial consultant on March 26 or April 8 at One Waterfront Place.
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Spring Safety Fair planned March 4-5
Join the University Police Department and others for the “Know Before You Go: Spring Safety Fair” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4 in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge. The fair will also be held from 3-5 p.m. March 5 at the Rec Center indoor courts.
