As Scouting America’s National Jamboree opens, University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.
Announcements
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Campus Recreation seeks impact stories to help mark silver anniversary
Members of the University community are encouraged to complete a brief survey to share how Campus Recreation has affected their lives.
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WVPEC, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation name recipients of inaugural Focus Forward grants
With a focus on preparing today for the West Virginia of tomorrow, the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative at WVU, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and Amazon Web Services have awarded $45,000 in grant funding and promotional credits to aid initiatives focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance education, healthcare, and economic development in the Mountain State.
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Info available on staff performance review timeline updates and new check-in component
The staff performance review cycle is transitioning from a calendar year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) to a fiscal year format (July 1 to June 30). As part of this updated process, a mid-year performance check-in is being added to the performance management process beginning this August/September.
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WVU Extension Junior Firefighter Camp graduates go to work protecting local community
Through the camp, Justice Heater, Bryant Sponaugle, and Gabriel Skidmore were able to learn the foundational skills needed to turn their childhood dreams of becoming firefighters into real careers with the Bridgeport Fire Department.
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Following historic season, dive into origins of baseball at WVU
Mountaineer baseball dates back to 1892. Prior to this year, the program’s most celebrated streak was during head coach Steve Harrick’s reign from 1948 to 1967, when WVU won six Southern Conference titles and earned seven NCAA district playoff berths.
Events
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University Arts Series ticket packages on sale today
Offering more shows and subscription package options than ever, the 2026-27 season will bring more than 15 events to the Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
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WVU brings pioneering artist Blanche Lazzell home for Art Museum’s largest exhibition on record
The largest collection of artworks by West Virginia University alum Blanche Lazzell, a Monongalia County native and pioneer of early American modernism, is coming back home to the Art Museum of WVU beginning in August as its largest exhibition ever.
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Workshop series available for new graduate teaching assistants
Katrina Stewart, senior engaged teaching scholar with the WVU Teaching and Learning Center, is hosting a workshop series this fall for new graduate teaching assistants. Faculty members are asked to encourage their GTAs to register.
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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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Faculty and staff invited to be part of Welcome Week
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.
