Chris Gilmer, a first-generation college graduate who is a leader in higher education, published author and advocate for underserved students, will transition from interim to permanent campus president of West Virginia University Potomac State College.
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This edition includes highlights from the first three weeks of session, including campus carry, tax reform and a rundown of bills introduced and passed by the 86th Legislature of West Virginia.
West Virginia University students will benefit from a $1 million gift courtesy of the Maier Foundation, a West Virginia-based nonprofit organization focused on furthering higher education in the Mountain State, that is aimed at reducing the number of students who leave campus before graduation.
To aid WVU Career Services in hosting prospective employers for upcoming career fairs, some short-term parking lots on the Evansdale area of campus will be closed Wednesday (Feb. 1) and Thursday (Feb. 2).
To keep important documents, presentations and other files secure and organized but also easily accessible for collaboration, Information Technology Services suggests using Microsoft Teams. You can also seamlessly share files from either the built-in SharePoint or from your Microsoft OneDrive for Business account.
The IDEA Faculty Fellow program provides an opportunity for faculty to become involved by creating curriculum to enhance student skills in the areas of innovation, design and entrepreneurship.