With classes ending Friday (May 1), finals ahead next week and Commencement Weekend scheduled for May 15-17, President Michael T. Benson is celebrating the graduates and University faculty and staff as he closes his first academic year as a Mountaineer.
Announcements
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WVU Police offer safety reminders ahead of summer break
As the spring semester comes to a close, the WVU Police Department is providing safety tips to help secure Morgantown residences and protect valuable items over the summer break.
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Student earns Critical Language Scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan
Benjamin Caltrider, a native of Charles Town who is double majoring in international studies and history, is a recipient of the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship, providing an opportunity to study a foreign language abroad this summer.
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3 alums lead Power Four athletics departments to success
Long before they were athletic directors, Keli Zinn of Rutgers, Whit Babcock, who recently announced his retirement from Virginia Tech, and Oregon’s Rob Mullens were students in the sport management program, where they prepared to navigate the multibillion-dollar sports industry.
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Evansdale Crossing pedestrian walkway closed this summer
Due to planned maintenance at the Engineering PRT station this summer, the pedestrian walkway between Evansdale Crossing and the Engineering station will be closed beginning May 11.
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WVU Athletics partners with Barton Malow and March-Westin on West Tower project
Set to begin after the 2026 football season, the new West Tower will secure the future of Milan Puskar Stadium by adding premium space and seating.
Events
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5th Fridays, a new professional development series, begins May 29
Offered during months with a fifth Friday, these sessions provide an opportunity for employees to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and engage in meaningful, low-pressure conversations on a range of topics that support individual and organizational growth.
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Local youth invited to join Get Moving! Day of Play May 1
Children ages 4 through 12 are invited to socialize and exercise with current and former Mountaineer student-athletes while learning about the importance of health and fitness from 5-6 p.m. Friday (May 1) at the Men’s Soccer Practice Facility.
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Big band jazz concert planned at PSC Wednesday (April 29)
The Potomac State College/Community Jazz Ensemble concert will feature a variety of big band jazz styles and outstanding soloists at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 29) in the Church-McKee Arts Center.
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Students’ designs runway-ready in ‘An Evolving Narrative’
The Fashion Design and Merchandising program will hold its 2026 fashion show at 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. High school students are invited to a special, behind-the-scenes opportunity beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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Open Enrollment in-person assistance available this week
Benefits representatives will be available to answer questions about plan changes and the benefits offered during two final Open Enrollment drop-in sessions Tuesday (April 28) and Thursday (April 30).
