In recognition of their dedicated service in the health, retail and legal fields, the University will award honorary degrees to Arthur Gabriel, co-founder of Gabriel Brothers, Tom Jones, former WVU Health System president and CEO, and former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker during May Commencement.
Announcements
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Journalism student selected as University’s 28th Truman Scholar
Rozaireo “Ro” Jones, a Fairmont native, is the recipient of the prestigious annual award given to college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to public service.
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4 students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first
Chosen for their strong commitment to continuing careers in research, Caden Ginter, Mason Powell, Cloe Ratliff and Camndon Reed are the recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship — marking the first time the University has had four recipients in one year.
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Business data analytics alum goes looking for problems
Driven by a deep curiosity and a passion for complex problem-solving, Jeremy Harris is a business data analytics graduate and senior data scientist at the National Energy Technology Laboratory who uses supercomputers to tackle energy-related challenges.
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WVU Hospitality offering graduation catering
From crowd-pleasing snacks to full meals, order your graduation platters from WVU Hospitality for pickup at the Mountainlair or Erickson Alumni Center.
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Encourage students to complete national survey
Faculty and staff are encouraged to remind students to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement before May 11.
Events
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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).
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WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble bringing high-energy, feel-good concert to Mountainlair
Get ready for a night of electrifying rhythms and unforgettable grooves as the WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 29) in the Mountainlair Gluck Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Improve submissions with WVCTSI grant writing groups
Get a head start on the fall NIH deadline by attending a grant writing group designed to help investigators polish their R01 or K award submissions. Sessions will be held from 4-5 p.m. Thursday (April 30) on Zoom and from 2-3 p.m. May 5 at the Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Building, Room G153 or on Zoom.
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Donations being accepted for annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale May 4-13
To support the annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale, community members and students can drop off unwanted items at any WVU residence hall or the six drop-off locations around Morgantown from May 4-13.
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Graduation photos available at Milan Puskar Stadium
Time slots are available May 7-8 for individual and group sessions starting at $50. Graduates choose the time and a photographer will be provided.
