A refreshed Welcome Week will offer a variety of traditional events and new experiences from Aug. 12-23, providing both new and returning students with opportunities to connect with others, explore campus life, prepare for success, and give back to the community ahead of the start of the fall semester.
Announcements
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Growing partnership with luxury resort provides summer hospitality experience to WVU students
A record number of WVU students are spending the summer at Nemacolin in southwestern Pennsylvania, gaining firsthand experience at the nationally recognized luxury resort through a partnership that is preparing future hospitality leaders with immersive, real-world learning opportunities.
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WVU Libraries employees recognized for extraordinary impact
Ashley Brooker, Lemley Mullett, Beth Royall, and Emily Zumbrun received WVU Impact Awards in recognition of their exceptional commitment to service, innovation, and collaboration.
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Mountaineer varsity jerseys to feature Antero’s logo
Marking the first uniform sponsorship patch in school history, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Learfield’s Mountaineer Sports Properties have partnered with Antero Resources for a five-year sponsorship that places Antero’s logo on all 18 varsity sports jerseys.
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2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholars pursue service-driven careers to strengthen West Virginia
Whether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians.
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WVU Retirees Association reconnects former colleagues
Reconnect, participate in activities, and learn about the latest events by joining the WVU Retirees Association.
Events
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Football Fan Day set for Aug. 28
Coach Rich Rodriguez, assistant coaches and players will sign autographs and visit with fans from 2-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the Milan Puskar Stadium West Concourse. Admission to the event is free of charge.
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Frontline Professionals invited to Art Museum of WVU for Aug. 20 meeting
In addition to hearing updates from representatives with the WVU Hub and learning about opportunities available to University faculty and staff through the Art Museum of WVU, attendees will get an exclusive chance to learn about and explore the new exhibit, “Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist.”
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Single tickets available for University Arts Series
Offering more shows than ever, the 2026-27 season will bring upwards of 15 events to the Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
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Workday in Action: Procurement and Purchasing in Workday
Join the WVU Modernization Program team from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, to see how Workday will modernize the University’s purchasing process.
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WVU Child Learning Center open house planned Aug. 5
The Center will host prospective families from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 5). Stay for 10 minutes or an hour — whatever works best for you.
