They came. They saw. They conquered.
And now, 3,652 newly-minted West Virginia University graduates are off to repeat that formula again for their next era.
But first, a time to reflect and celebrate was in order, namely the 2026 May Commencement.
It also marked President Michael T. Benson’s first May Commencement, in which he attended all nine ceremonies and shook the hands of every graduate who crossed the stage.