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.
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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 annual competition is open to WVU and high school students with prizes for the best skills in evaluating indefinite and proper definite integrals.
The West Virginia Traumatic Brain Injury Services program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities is partnering with the MoCrazy Strong Foundation and the Challenged Athletes of West Virginia to host “Alive to Thrive Day” at Canaan Valley Resort Feb. 28.
Recent federal directives and policy changes are impacting research across the country. Information included in a Wednesday (Feb. 12) letter to the University research community was provided as overall best practices, but a few key points are specific to recent activity related to sponsored awards from the National Institutes of Health.