Coy Belknap, a West Virginia native and WVU alumnus, has been named director of Adventure WV. As the director, Belknap will oversee all departmental operations and programs.
“It’s been an absolute honor and privilege to serve this department and University for as long as I have and I look forward to continuing my work as the director,” Belknap said. “Adventure WV has had a phenomenal record of leadership since its inception nearly 20 years ago, and I have been very fortunate to work alongside some of the best higher education and outdoor professionals in our field.”
Belknap has worked in Adventure WV since 2011, and throughout his tenure, he has overseen many aspects of the department, most notably the WVU Outdoor Education Center and its Challenge Course, Zipline Canopy Tour and Overnight Basecamp facilities.
Best known for its award-winning First-Year Trips program, Adventure WV strives to foster personal growth, leadership development, social responsibility and student success through adventure-based and experiential education programming.
“I look forward to continuing our strong tradition of serving the WVU student and campus community with meaningful programs and collaboration,” Belknap said.