The WVU Alumni Association is encouraging faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the community to submit nominations for the Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards and the Academy of Distinguished Alumni before July 17.
Announcements
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Rollout begins for University email domain changes
Starting today (July 8), ITS will begin assigning the @wvu.edu domain to new employees and “shared mailboxes” as part of an initiative to better align the University’s digital presence with our primary institutional brand.
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Students named Robert F. Munn Library Scholars
Kelsey Clodfelter, a senior majoring in technical art history; Noah Haak, a senior majoring in political science; and Camryn Morgan, a senior double majoring in English and philosophy, have been selected as the 2026 Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award recipients.
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Kelly named to USA Collegiate National Team
After the historic run for WVU baseball in the College World Series, Gavin Kelly has been selected for the 28-player USA Collegiate National Team that will compete in the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship July 11-15 in Taichung City, Taiwan.
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First Day Complete launches for fall semester
In order to provide students with an accurate picture of anticipated textbook costs for Fall 2026, faculty and instructors are reminded to identify their course materials as soon as possible.
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New provost opens first day with message for University colleagues
On her first official day on the job, new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Beverly Wendland has a message for Mountaineers, Catamounts, and Golden Bears across the WVU System.
Events
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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.
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Workday in Action: Recruiting and Hiring in Workday
Join the WVU Modernization Program team from noon to 1 p.m. July 28 for a look at how Workday will transform the University’s recruiting and hiring processes to better support hiring managers and department administrators.
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Showcase your WVU programs at State Fair of West Virginia
WVU Extension and the University will once again collaborate to bring the gold and blue spirit to the Greenbrier Valley at the State Fair of West Virginia from Aug. 13-22 in Fairlea.
