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WVU president issues call to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

With a “Let’s Go!” that served as a rallying cry for the West Virginia University community, President Michael T. Benson highlighted the profound power and potential of WVU during his first State of the University address Monday (Oct. 13).

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Announcements

  • New appreciation toolkit replaces Go Beyond

    After evaluating recent employee feedback on recognition preferences and in an effort to focus resources where they bring the most value to our employees, the Talent and Culture team has implemented a new appreciation toolkit to recognize employees across campus.

  • WVU recognizes Pedestrian Safety Month

    The University Police Department and Facilities Operations team are offering tips to keep our campus safe for both pedestrians and drivers.

  • Contact Internal Audit regarding impending audits

    The Internal Audit Office provides oversight of external audit activity for all departments and regional campuses of WVU and its affiliates.

  • WVU Hub to offer FAFSA help

    Encourage students to take advantage of in-person assistance during tabling events hosted by the WVU Hub from Oct. 14-17.

  • 2025 Jamie’s Law report available

    The law provides that university staff members be trained in suicide prevention efforts, including sharing information, leading discussions and providing mental health resources.

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Events

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Videos

VIDEO: Go inside The Retail Lab

A new storefront being operated in partnership with Downtown Morgantown, The Retail Lab offers experiential learning opportunities for students in the College of Creative Arts and Media School of Art and Design.

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