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Announcements
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.
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.
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.
The WVU Extension Career Readiness Team is conducting a research study with the University of Maine to learn more about the significance of undergraduate student background characteristics and how they relate with college students’ commitments to a career.
WVU Dining Services is enhancing campus dining halls based on valuable input gathered from a recent survey and additional student feedback shared with the campus dietitian.