J.T. Hird, professor of mathematics at WVU Institute of Technology, and Christopher Ramezan, assistant professor of management information systems in the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, are among five finalists.

Announcements
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UPDATE: Missing WVU student found following issuance of Community Notice
West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice Friday (Feb. 14) as part of the search for a missing student identified as Jason Busse, 19, of Berkeley County. Busse was found unharmed Friday night.
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Defend your data: Protect yourself from tax season scams
Tax season is upon us, and with it comes opportunities for identity theft and fraud. Information Technology Services reminds employees of tips to protect your identity, secure your tax return and reduce the risk of fraud.
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WVU maintains prominent R1 ranking as top US research university
West Virginia University has been reaffirmed as an R1 university, the highest possible research ranking, in the 2025 rankings by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching released today (Feb. 13). WVU is the only R1 institution in West Virginia and one of 187 colleges and universities nationwide to earn the latest prestigious classification.
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Thomas set to retire, University launches internal search for graduate education leader
After three decades of teaching, research and service at WVU, Associate Provost for Graduate Academic Affairs Richard Thomas has announced his retirement from the University, effective June 30. An internal search for his replacement will begin immediately.
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Monthly Benefits Spotlight: Life insurance and updating beneficiaries
Benefits-eligible WVU employees qualify for several life insurance options, including basic life insurance provided at no cost, optional life insurance and dependent coverages, all offered through MetLife and administered by PEIA.

Events
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WVU community invited to attend ‘The Use of Tools in a Technocratic Age: The Death of Wisdom?’
The WVU Thomistic Institute will host Sister Anna Wray of the Catholic University of America as she discusses the effects of technology on our culture at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 19) in Oglebay Hall, Room 106.
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Emotional Eating Workshop series begins next week
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the first workshop titled “Disordered Eating: Fact vs. Fiction” at 6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 20) on Zoom.
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Tunnel of Awareness planned next week
Campus and community members are invited to stop by the Mountainlair Ballrooms to view the different social justice exhibits that have been created by faculty, staff and students.
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Community Engagement Expo planned tomorrow
Nonprofits and other community partners will be on hand to share their missions and ways for the WVU community to get connected from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 13) in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge.
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Career Services to host career fairs with multiple employers
The Business Career and Internship Fair, organized in collaboration with the John Chambers College of Business and Economics Center for Career Development, will be held today (Feb. 12), and the Behavior and Social Sciences Career and Internship Fair tomorrow (Feb. 13). Both events will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.