Scott Fleming, a University alum, Ravenswood native and Elkins resident who serves as a professor and chair of the Department of Accounting in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, was invited back to his alma mater to present his research while pursuing his doctoral degree at Virginia Tech. The presentation led to a job interview and 20-year career at WVU.
Announcements
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WVU Libraries welcomes student success and instruction librarian
Jessica Calvert, who has several years of experience in higher education and teaching, brings a student-first approach into their new role as student success and instruction librarian.
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Prepare backup device for multi-factor authentication, bypass codes end Oct. 1
When Duo Mobile is retired Oct. 1, previous backup methods for authentication will no longer exist. The ability to generate your own passcodes ended June 1, and after Oct. 1, you won't be able to call the Service Desk to get a one-time bypass code.
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2025 Mountaineer Week ‘Most Loyal’ nominations due Sept. 22
WVU Arts and Entertainment and the WVU Foundation are seeking nominations for Mountaineers who exemplify faithfulness to the ideals and goals of the University and West Virginia. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 22.
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Long-form Scholarship Celebration submissions open
Designed to celebrate and recognize the achievements of all faculty and staff who have published or produced a full-length work, the Office of the Provost, WVU Libraries, WVU Press and WVU Humanities Center will host the 2025 Long-form Scholarship Celebration from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 23.
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Computers still using Windows 10 operating systems will be removed from the network Oct. 1
All WVU-managed computers that are still using an outdated Windows 10 operating system as of Oct. 1 will be removed from the network that day to support the integrity and security of WVU data and services.
Events
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WVU community invited to REACH Student Success Center open house today
The REACH Student Success Center invites faculty, staff and students to attend its open house from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. today (Sept. 17) in the REACH Lounge on the third floor of the Student Services Building.
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Register for ADVANCE Center Change Agent course by Sept. 19
Faculty, professional staff and doctoral students are invited to explore how their roles as educators, researchers, mentors and colleagues can positively shape the academic environments in which they work.
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Introduction to Digital Measures sessions scheduled for Sept. 24
New faculty members are encouraged to join the Office of the Provost for an overview of Digital Measures, the system faculty must use for their annual reviews and any promotion/tenure reviews from 1-2:30 p.m Sept. 24 in the Mountainlair, Shenandoah Room and on Zoom.
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Pride Mix & Mingle set for Sept. 19
Members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are invited to join the LGBTQ+ Center for hors d'oeuvres and conversation from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 19) in the Mountainlair Ballroom.
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Mountain Stage returns to Canady Creative Arts Center this weekend
With guest host David Mayfield, the event will feature performances by Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, The SteelDrivers, Basia Bulat, The Wildwoods and Taylor-Rae at 7 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 21).
