Julie Hicks Patrick is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Caperton Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Writing. The professor of psychology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology is being recognized for embedding writing and revision at the center of all her STEM courses, regardless of the level or type of course.
Provost
The community is invited to attend a series of student research presentations that will explore a variety of topics beginning tomorrow (April 4).
The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in Field Hall, Room 4002. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
Joshua Meadows is the recipient of the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished Beginning Services. Lori Hostuttler is the recipient of the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished Extended State Service. Award recipients will be recognized during a faculty and staff awards reception at Blaney House on April 16.
During a pause in the search process, the Provost Office will organize a series of conversations with faculty, students and leaders across campus — to consider best practices and ways to manage functions of the unit. This will also allow time for incoming president Michael Benson to engage and help shape the future of graduate education at WVU.
Each year, at the direction of the Office of the Provost, the Academic Advising Council selects honorees for the Nicholas Evans Awards for Advising Excellence in recognition of outstanding advising and mentoring provided by faculty and professional advisers at WVU.