July 1 is the official start date for incoming Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Beverly Wendland who is already working to make connections after visiting the Morgantown Campus Thursday (Jan. 8) as President Michael T. Benson announced her hiring.
Announcements
The University’s highest service honor is presented each year to individuals who have provided extraordinary service to WVU.
Following a national search focused on the academic future of West Virginia University, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Beverly Wendland, an accomplished scholar and academic leader with wide-ranging higher education experience, to serve as the University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Recognized for their groundbreaking achievements in business, communications and education, Michael J. Florio, Nitin N. Kumbhani, Mary Ellen Mazey and Morris Morrison will be celebrated during a ceremony at 5 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Erickson Alumni Center.
Kenny Lipscomb, a recycling vehicle driver and sanitation worker with the Facilities Management Roads and Grounds crew, has been selected to be featured for the January Staff Council Classified Staff Showcase.
Sam Zizzi’s research indicates that setting smaller, realistic goals helps resolutions stick, and that people who seek social support are more likely to succeed than those who attempt to make a change alone.