The Open Enrollment period for Plan Year 2026 for University benefits-eligible faculty and staff begins today (April 2) and will run through Thursday, May 15. Open Enrollment is your only opportunity to add, drop or make changes to many of your benefits for the 2026 plan year without a qualifying life event.
Announcements
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WVU, RAND research partnership launches with initial focus on workforce needs
To support policymaking that helps develop an agile, future-ready labor pool, West Virginia University is partnering with RAND to turn world-class research into practical solutions for evolving job markets — focusing on workforce development and education.
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Slaughter named finalist for Truman Scholarship
Sophie Slaughter, a junior double majoring in history and women’s and gender studies, has been named a finalist for the Truman Scholarship, a nationally competitive fellowship that funds graduate study for students pursuing careers as public service leaders.
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Committee seeks input from retired faculty
The Committee of Retired Faculty has created a brief survey to help members better understand the interests of retired faculty members and how they would like to stay engaged.
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Encourage graduating students to take advantage of Purpose Center resources
The Purpose Center and more than 60 Gallup-certified coaches across campus are available to help graduating students define their goals for the next chapter of their lives — whether they are moving into a career or onto a graduate or professional program.
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Interactive campus building maps now available
The WVU Planning, Design, Construction and Scheduling team is introducing new interactive maps for campus buildings on the Downtown, Evansdale and Health Sciences areas of campus. Designed to enhance navigation for students, faculty and staff, these maps aim to improve campus accessibility and provide valuable building and room-specific information.
Events
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Human Rights Film Series kicks off tonight with screening of ‘A Road to Home’
The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in Field Hall, Room 4002. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
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Award-winning Native American author to give presentation following film screening
Susan Devan Harness, author-in-residence and member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes, will present “Racialized: Power Structures in American Indian Transracial Adoption” following a screening of the documentary “Daughter of a Lost Bird” on April 9.
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WELLWVU to host cannabis education event
The University community is invited to attend the “420 Panel” to learn about the current state of cannabis in its many forms, including both the risks and benefits of personal use and legalization, from 7-8:30 p.m. April 14 on Zoom.
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WVU community invited to attend Focus Forward
Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to join more than 400 state and regional leaders at Focus Forward: Long Live West Virginia on April 22 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. The statewide conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a special reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to celebrate the legacy of President Gordon Gee.
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Engage with the community through OLLI at WVU
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for the summer term, which runs from July 14 through Aug. 23. Volunteers come from all walks of life, and your expertise, creativity and enthusiasm are welcome.
