After nearly 13 years of visionary leadership, Cynthia “Cindi” L. Roth has announced plans to retire as president and chief executive officer of the WVU Foundation later this year. Her retirement marks the culmination of a transformative era defined by historic growth, record-breaking philanthropy and bold investments in the future of WVU.
Announcements
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Sport management alum encourages Mountaineers to be brave, build relationships
If James Stamoulis, a Fenway Ambassador for the Boston Red Sox, could give students one piece of advice, it would be to put themselves out there.
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Honors College announces 2026-27 Faculty Fellows
The Honors College welcomes a new cohort of Faculty Fellows dedicated to helping students seek out new knowledge and connections, explore diverse ideas and apply what they learn to real-world problems.
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Staff Council highlights ‘Hidden Gems’
Staff Council Hidden Gems is featuring discounted tickets for two Mountaineer home baseball games in April at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
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Curtains to rise again at Church-McKee Arts Center
After being shuttered for eight months, the curtains will rise again at the Church-McKee Arts Center when WVU Potomac State College hosts its first public performance of the academic year during a grand reopening April 8.
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Campus service hours adjusted for spring break
The University’s administrative offices will remain open during spring break; however, some campus services may be limited from March 16-20.
Events
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Staff Council to meet Wednesday
The Staff Council meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (March 18) in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room, and on Zoom.
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Explore cultures at International Teatime March 25
Join the English Department and Office of Global Affairs for an opportunity to connect with others and learn about other cultures while enjoying a cup of tea from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 25 in Colson Hall, Room 130.
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Volunteers sought for Monongahela River Trash Sweep
The West Virginia Water Research Institute and Ascend WV will host the annual Monongahela River Sweep from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park.
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TEDxWVU announces speaker lineup for March 29
Six local voices will present talks surrounding “The Art of Resilience” theme at 2 p.m. March 29 in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater.
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Samyn to read from new book of poems
Mary Ann Samyn, acclaimed author and a professor of English, will give a reading from her new book titled “The Return from Calvary” at 7:30 p.m. March 26 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room. A book signing will follow the reading.
