Sarah Biller, executive director of Vantage Ventures, will speak to the WVU retired faculty and staff Wednesday (April 7) at 2:30 p.m. The virtual presentation “Vantage Ventures to Virgin Hyperloop: How West Virginia is becoming a Model for Innovation” will be followed by a Q&A session.
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WVU Benefits Strategy, in the Division of Talent and Culture, has partnered with TIAA to offer the live webinar “Getting a Head Start: A Step-by-Step Overview of Your Plan” 9 a.m. April 8 and 1:30 p.m. April 19.
Seats are still available throughout April for both the TIAA and State Teachers Retirement sessions. Employees that are planning on retiring from WVU should not miss this opportunity to learn about retiree benefits.
A panel of experts will give young people the “tea” (teen slang for “the scoop”) on a host of topics surrounding the pandemic during a special panel discussion on April 12 at 4 p.m.
Latest Under the Dome provides updates on budget, tax proposals during final week of regular session
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the budget, the personal income tax reduction plan, the soft drinks tax and other issues, including several high-profile bills being debated as the Legislature heads into the final week of regular session.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, WVU’s Bucklew Scholars continue to maintain high standards for academics, a passion for discovery and a desire to serve their state and others, while eagerly awaiting an opportunity to travel abroad. The Bucklew Scholarship is given to 20 high-achieving West Virginia students accepted to the University and qualifies them to be considered for the Foundation Scholarship, WVU’s highest academic scholarship.