The new president of West Virginia University — Michael T. Benson — will bring three decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education to his role leading West Virginia’s flagship, land-grant higher education institution into a new era. His appointment will begin in July.
Announcements
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WVU issues Community Notice about importance of locking doors for safety, crime prevention
West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice Tuesday (Feb. 25) following several reported incidents of unauthorized people entering on- and off-campus residential spaces through unlocked doors.
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WVU BOG chair, vice-chair welcome incoming WVU President Michael T. Benson
University Board of Governors Chair Rick Pill joined Vice-Chair and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dr. Patrice Harris in submitting a letter to the WVU community Monday (Feb. 24).
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Classified staff election nominations open
The Division of Talent and Culture will accept nominations for the 2025 WVU classified staff election through 4 p.m. on March 7.
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Limited parking available in Mountainlair parking garage Friday
Short-term parking on the upper level of the Mountainlair parking garage will be limited Friday (Feb. 28) as WVU welcomes future Mountaineers to campus for Experience Honors Day.
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WRC offers resources on summer camps, healthy living
The Women’s Resource Center site is a one-stop shop for University and community resources and programming, providing career resources and information on basic needs, health care, dependent care, student organizations and more.
Events
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WVU launches flood relief efforts to support Southern West Virginia communities
In response to the devastating floods affecting Southern West Virginia, WVU is leading a campuswide Flood Relief Donation Drive to provide critical support to families and communities in need. The primary donation site at the Erickson Alumni Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today (Feb. 25) and tomorrow (Feb. 26) and from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday (Feb. 27).
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Finalists to compete in Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event
Four students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. tonight (Feb. 25) in the Coliseum.
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Faculty and staff invited to sponsor Hydration Station
WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to sponsor a Hydration Station from 8-11 p.m. on a Friday evening in April. The event offers faculty and staff a fun opportunity to interact with students while encouraging safety and well-being, and promoting your department or organization.
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Author Damon Young to give reading
The Center for Black Culture will host Damon Young as he reads excerpts from his memoir titled “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir In Essays” beginning at 7:30 p.m. today (Feb. 24) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
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Encourage students to attend Spring Housing Fair
Students will have the opportunity to meet local landlords, explore their housing options and enter to win a one-year parking permit from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 26) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
