Following a national search focused on the academic future of West Virginia University, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Beverly Wendland, an accomplished scholar and academic leader with wide-ranging higher education experience, to serve as the University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Announcements
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WVU to induct 4 into Academy of Distinguished Alumni
Recognized for their groundbreaking achievements in business, communications and education, Michael J. Florio, Nitin N. Kumbhani, Mary Ellen Mazey and Morris Morrison will be celebrated during a ceremony at 5 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Erickson Alumni Center.
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Classified Staff Showcase: Kenny Lipscomb
Kenny Lipscomb, a recycling vehicle driver and sanitation worker with the Facilities Management Roads and Grounds crew, has been selected to be featured for the January Staff Council Classified Staff Showcase.
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WVU sport psychology expert explains science behind sticking to resolutions
Sam Zizzi’s research indicates that setting smaller, realistic goals helps resolutions stick, and that people who seek social support are more likely to succeed than those who attempt to make a change alone.
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WVU helps West Virginia Grant Resource Centers secure more than $51M in economic development funding statewide
The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers, run jointly by WVU and Marshall University, have assisted clients in securing more than $51.5 million in local, state, private and federal funding through 124 awards across the state.
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Zoom users should log in at start of each workday
Faculty, staff and students will be automatically logged out of the WVU Zoom environment after 24 hours. Users will need to log back in and reauthenticate, regardless of whether they are using a web browser, desktop app or mobile app.
Events
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Duck toss to benefit WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital Jan. 24
The men’s and women’s swimming and diving team will host the event at its Senior Day meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Peak Health Aquatic Center, Mylan Park.
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‘Chicago’ comes to Canady Creative Arts Center Jan. 13
A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, the performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 13) at the Canady Creative Arts Center.
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WVU Day at the Legislature planned Feb. 4
WVU Day at the Legislature in Charleston is an opportunity to showcase academic programs, resources and events through engaging, interactive exhibits where people walk away learning something new. Sign up for exhibit space by Jan. 21.
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Sign up for sneak peek of the future with Workday
Join the dynamic, interactive webinar to see how human resource and financial tasks will be handled starting summer 2027 from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 on Zoom.
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Tickets available for Winter AD Luncheon
Faculty and staff are invited to be part of the Winter Athletics Director Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in the Clark Mountaineer Club at the Hope Coliseum.
