Work to light the iconic Woodburn Hall for the holiday season — the return of a beloved campus tradition after more than a decade — will start Friday (Nov. 14) and continue through Nov. 29.
Announcements
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Call issued for Nicholas Evans Excellence in Advising Award nominations
Given in honor of Nicholas Evans, a lifelong proponent and exemplar of undergraduate advising at WVU, this award recognizes exceptional advising and mentoring provided by both faculty and professional advisers at the University.
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Non-Classified Staff Salute: Jenna Edwards
Jenna Edwards is a student success coordinator at the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In her role, she guides students through each step of their academic career, from initial acceptance to graduation.
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WVU launching 2025 Focused Salary Adjustment Program
The targeted program will provide an opportunity for a limited salary adjustment for some employees who have gone the longest period of time without one. About half of the University’s workforce is expected to be eligible for review.
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WVU secures reaccreditation through 2035
Following a campus visit and comprehensive evaluation, the Higher Learning Commission determined WVU successfully met all components of the criteria for accreditation as well as all requirements for federal compliance, which is considered the best possible outcome of the review.
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2026 Resilient Communities internship cohort announced
Thirteen students have been selected for the seventh annual Resilient Communities Internship at the Center for Resilient Communities, which is based in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
Events
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Meet finalists for next provost and vice president of academic affairs
The WVU community is invited to meet the top four candidates in person or virtually as they share their perspectives on the changing landscape of higher education and outline their vision for leading the University’s academic enterprise into the future. Open forums will be held during the first week of December.
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GeoFest 2025 planned for Nov. 17-19
Join the Department of Geology and Geography for the three-day celebration of sustainability, the environment and Earth science.
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Faculty, instructors invited to attend Hour of AI workshop Nov. 14
The WVU CodeWV program is connecting faculty and instructors to AI education and resources through a partnership with Hour of AI. A free introductory workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Friday (Nov. 14) on Zoom.
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Donate to Toy Mountain
The community is encouraged to help build the 26th annual Toy Mountain by donating unwrapped toys valued at $5 or more for underprivileged children in Morgantown. The toy drive will run through Nov. 28. Collected donations will be delivered to Christian Help on Dec. 1.
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MSA hosting Miftaah seminar Nov. 15
From “Palace to Prophecy” with Shaykh Tariq Musleh will explore and extract lessons from the life of Prophet Musa from 6-9 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 15) in the Evansdale Residential Complex, Blue and Gold Ballroom.
