Rebekah Dunaway, clinical instructor and advising coordinator in the School of Social Work, is the recipient of the Outstanding New Faculty Adviser Award, and the Statler College Advising Center is the recipient of the Outstanding Advising Program Award.

Announcements
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Join the next cohort of Honors College Faculty Fellows
The Honors College is accepting applications from faculty interested in joining the 2026-27 cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows. All full-time Morgantown Campus faculty are eligible to apply with the support of their department chair.
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WVU Libraries welcomes WVU Press as key partner
WVU Press, now housed under WVU Libraries, will serve as a key partner in advancing the shared commitment to research and cultural engagement.
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Clarksburg natives pledge entire estate to WVU
Dr. Dave and Becky Swartz will establish two namesake scholarship funds upon their passing to benefit first-generation college students from West Virginia and graduate students specializing in endodontics.
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Hazing becomes reportable crime under Clery Act
The change reflects growing national concern over the dangers of hazing and aligns campus safety efforts with evolving student advocacy around accountability and prevention.
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Classified Staff Showcase: Jeff Smith
The Clarksburg native and WVU alum has been a key member of the Facilities Management team since 2009, where he oversees the custodial staff responsible for maintaining the residence halls on the Downtown area of campus.

Events
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Test of WVU Alert system scheduled for Monday (Sept. 8)
To ensure proper communication during an emergency, the University will conduct a test of the WVU Alert system at 1 p.m. Monday (Sept. 8) on the Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser campuses.
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Live Zoom Phone training available Sept. 10
A live Zoom Phone training session will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday (Sept. 10).
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‘Media Disrupted: How AI is Transforming Creative Arts and Journalism Practice’ planned Sept. 10
The Reed School of Media and Communications will host a panel discussion titled “Media Disrupted: How AI is Transforming Creative Arts and Journalism Practice” at 4 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 10) at the Media Innovation Center. The event is open to the public.
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Career Services announces fall event schedule
The fall lineup of career fairs and professional development opportunities are designed to connect alumni and students with top employers offering internships and full-time positions.
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Mountain State Conference on Disabilities registration deadline extended
Register to attend the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities from Sept. 18-19 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place by Wednesday (Sept. 10).