Today (July 15) marks President Michael T. Benson's one-year anniversary at WVU. With a focus on student success, academics, and Mountaineer traditions, President Benson's first year has been one of connection, collaboration, and momentum.
Announcements
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Annual Notice of Appointment letters to be distributed July 31
Eligible non-classified staff, faculty, and faculty-equivalent/academic professionals will receive an email to their WVU account from NoticeofAppointment@notify.wvu.edu with instructions on how to access their appointment letters for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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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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WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs
The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium, led by WVU in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private funding to develop the nation’s next leading industrial energy innovation hub in the heart of Appalachia.
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Law alum named 4-time timbersports champion
A first-generation college student and four-time U.S. Stihl Timbersports Series titleholder, Arden Cogar Jr. specializes in representing timber companies as an attorney at McCorkle Lavender PLLC.
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LGBTQ+ Commission seeking new members
The Commission is a voluntary, action-oriented group of faculty, staff, and students who meet once per month to help foster a welcoming environment.
Events
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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.
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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.
