Barbara “Bobby” Jordan Mertins, a distinguished former professor of library science and children’s literature, passed away peacefully earlier this month following a sudden illness. A cherished figure in the WVU community, Mertins served as an inspiration to countless students during her tenure from 1969 to 1996. Her passion for education and literature left a lasting impact.
Announcements
MAP, Applaud and related services such as Web Clock, Leave Request and MyReports will be unavailable 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 14) for important system updates that require more time than our normal maintenance window allows.
West Virginia University Police issued a Campus Warning Thursday (Sept. 12) following an alleged Sept. 10 domestic violence incident that occurred in the University Place parking garage located on University Avenue.
West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice Thursday (Sept. 12) to inform the University community that officers are aware of and monitoring for online messages threatening violence at unspecified school locations. Based on the current assessment, law enforcement officers have determined the threats are not credible.
West Virginia University and Ascend WV — the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program supported by the WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative — have joined forces to support the fight against the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.
The West Virginia University Animals on Campus Policy defines the roles and responsibilities of individuals who bring animals — including special purpose animals (i.e., service, therapy and emotional support animals) — on University property. The policy applies to faculty, staff, contractors, students and visitors across the WVU System.