Help celebrate the start of the new academic year by welcoming our students to campus during Welcome Week, starting Aug. 13 as students begin moving into their residence halls.
Announcements
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Annual increment pay to be issued July 17
University employees who have three or more years of state-qualifying service will receive the annual increment pay on Friday (July 17). The annual increment amount is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and the payment will be electronically deposited into the employee’s primary bank account.
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Going sky high, WVU featured on American Airlines flights
Travelers with American Airlines who connect to Wi-Fi during their flights are now seeing WVU brand messaging on trips into and out of Charlotte, Chicago, Charleston, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Harrisburg, Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.
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CCAM staff member helps carry flag across America
Alexander Hoy, an administrative secretary for the School of Art and Design in the College of Creative Arts and Media, recently participated in the Relay for America.
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WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members
Steve Britt, Kristin Emery, Undra Johnson, Dr. Ronald Pellegrino, Heather Richardson, and Angela Williams are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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WVU Extension leads efforts to enhance sustainability of tourism in rural communities
By leveraging the resources of land-grant universities, this project provides research-based data to help rural gateway destinations address post-pandemic tourism opportunities and sustainability challenges.
Events
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Staff Council to meet Wednesday
The meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (July 15) in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room.
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‘Aquatic Exercise is Medicine’ presentation planned July 15
The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI will host ‘Aquatic Exercise is Medicine’ by Lori A. Sherlock at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (July 15) on Zoom.
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University Arts Series begins new journey with 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 season of the University Arts Series offers more shows and subscription package options with upwards of 15 events bringing sensational music, family fun, and the wonders of Broadway to the Canady Creative Arts Center.
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5th Fridays professional development series continues July 31
An engaging new professional development series introduced in May, Talent and Culture’s Leadership and Organizational Development team will continue 5th Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. July 31 with “Safe to Speak: Building Psychological Safety at WVU.”
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Mountaineer football promotional schedule released
The WVU Athletics Marketing Department has released its 2026 football home game promotional schedule, featuring “All White for 5” to honor Pat White as the Mountaineers officially retire his No. 5 jersey.
