Armed with resilience and perseverance, more than 1,000 August and December West Virginia University graduates poised for success participated in two Commencement ceremonies Saturday (Dec. 21) at the Coliseum.
Announcements
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WVU BOG marks end of successful year with student applications up for 2025
The West Virginia University Board of Governors met Friday (Dec. 20) kicking off a Commencement weekend of events on the Morgantown Campus.
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WVU to close Dec. 27 following extended state holiday declarations
On Thursday (Dec. 19), Gov. Jim Justice issued two proclamations declaring Tuesday (Dec. 24) and Tuesday, Dec. 31, as full-day state holidays for public employees. Since WVU already observes Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 as holidays, the University has modified its holiday calendar and will combine the two extended half-day state holidays to observe them on Friday, Dec. 27.
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MOUNTAINEER E-News on hiatus Dec. 24-Jan. 1
MOUNTAINEER E-News will be on hiatus from Tuesday (Dec. 24) through Wednesday, Jan. 1, during the winter break. There will be no planned editions on these dates, including Dec. 30 when the University is open for business.
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WVU Magazine: Bring it! Mountaineer Maniacs embrace spirit of WVU
The Mountaineer Maniacs make their presence known through a multitude of well-known cheers and chants, from “Let’s go, Mountaineers!” to the “First Down!” chant that vibrates inside Milan Puskar Stadium after a big play.
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Giving back: WVU students volunteer with help from private scholarship support
Izaak Whetsell, a junior from Elkins, and Audrianna Shifflett, a freshman from Craigsville, are among 24 students to benefit from a recent $100,000 gift made by WVU alumnus Andrew S. Good. His namesake scholarship goes to full-time West Virginia undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
Events
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Davis College Store holds holiday poinsettia sale
Four varieties of poinsettias grown by students, handcrafted gifts and ground beef raised on the WVU farms will be available for purchase at the Davis College Store in the Evansdale Greenhouse.
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WVU Commencement set for tomorrow
August and December graduates will celebrate their accomplishments during two Commencement ceremonies slated for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 21) at the Coliseum.
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6 WVU Army ROTC cadets to commission as officers
The WVU Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion will commission six cadets as second lieutenants during the Fall Commissioning Ceremony at 6 p.m. today (Dec. 19) in the Mountainlair, Mountaineer Room.
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WVU Research Forest lumber sale continues
Wood sourced from WVU properties and milled by faculty, staff and students is available for purchase. The length and width of the rough cut, air-dried lumber varies, but most boards are 1-inch thick.
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TEDxWVU seeks speakers for annual event
TEDxWVU is seeking speakers to present talks that will spark deep discussion and connection surrounding the “Ignite Curiosity” theme during the 2025 TEDxWVU on March 8 in the Mountainlair Gluck Theatre.
