Highlighting the importance of exemplary academics and dedicated service, President Michael T. Benson has chosen Syd Peng to be the recipient of the first Presidential Honorary Degree he will bestow. Peng has served as the Charles E. Lawall Chair of Mining Engineering Emeritus in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources since his retirement from the University after nearly 40 years of service.
Announcements
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Go behind the scenes of Artemis II with 3 WVU alums
Taylor Hose, Eleanor Kearney and Kristin Smaltz share their stories of what it’s like to build a spaceship, launch a crewed mission and inspire a planet.
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Faculty, staff honored for excellence in advising
Each year, at the direction of the Office of the Provost, the Academic Advising Council selects honorees for the Nicholas Evans Awards for Advising Excellence in recognition of outstanding advising and mentoring provided by faculty and professional advisers at WVU.
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UPD to increase officer presence at high pedestrian traffic intersections
To remind drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, University Police will increase officer presence at key intersections across the Morgantown Campus in the coming weeks.
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WVU Police issues Community Notice as search continues for alleged fraudster
The WVU Police Department has joined the national search for an alleged serial scammer after he allegedly targeted a location on the Morgantown Campus.
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Jones, Street named finalists for Truman Scholarship
Newly reelected Student Government Association leaders Rozaireo Jones and Colin Street have been named finalists for the prestigious Truman Scholarship,the nation’s premier graduate fellowship for students pursuing careers in public service.
Events
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Staff Council to meet Wednesday
The Staff Council meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (April 15) in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room, and on Zoom.
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Passing of the Rifle planned Friday
Cade Kincaid will officially pass the rifle and Mountaineer mascot responsibilities to Reese Allen during the Passing of the Rifle Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday (April 17) in the Mountainlair, Gluck Theatre. A reception will be held prior to the program at 5 p.m. in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge.
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Mountaineer gear sale scheduled for April 18
The WVU Athletics Department will hold its annual gear sale as part of the Gold-Blue Spring Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday (April 18) at Milan Puskar Stadium, Diversified Energy Terrace.
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Help recognize achievements of future Mountaineers
The Office of Admissions is seeking faculty and staff to attend high school scholarship award ceremonies across the state.
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Retirement celebration planned for Karen Diaz
The WVU community is invited to a celebration honoring Karen Diaz, dean of WVU Libraries, at 4 p.m. April 22 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room. Remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m.
