President Michael T. Benson and other representatives joined Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state partners Tuesday (May 5) to launch Ascend Heroes, a new initiative designed to encourage military veterans to build their next chapters in the Mountain State.
Announcements
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WVU Cyber sends students to world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise
Ten students representing the interdisciplinary WVU Cyber initiative participated in Locked Shields from April 18-24, an annual exercise hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.
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WVU Hub launches refreshed website
As part of a comprehensive refresh, all financial aid content has transitioned into the WVU Hub website. To ensure a seamless experience for students, please review and update any WVU Hub links on your websites.
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Open Learning WV grant proposals due before May 22
The summer grants provide funding for campuses to engage faculty, librarians, instructional designers and academic leaders in activities that expand the adoption and use of Open Educational Resources, open pedagogy and other no-cost course materials.
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‘What if?’ mindset propels former student-athlete to WWE Hall of Fame
Long before he became known to wrestling fans around the world as Demolition Ax, Bill Eadie was a standout WVU track and field competitor who built his future on grit, curiosity and a willingness to chase the “what if.”
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WVU recognizing Internal Audit Awareness Month
The Internal Audit Office is conducting a series of interviews across the University as part of the annual risk assessment process to aid in selecting areas of focus for the coming year.
Events
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Faculty Senate to meet Monday (May 11)
The Faculty Senate will meet at 3:15 p.m. Monday (May 11) in the College of Law, Fitzsimmons Event Hall. Meetings are open to the University community and may be joined in person or viewed live on YouTube.
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Encourage graduating students to attend GradFest Wednesday (May 13)
Graduating students are invited to grab their cap and gown and join fellow Mountaineers for GradFest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (May 13) on the Downtown area of campus. The event will feature giveaways, special guests, free photos at Woodburn Circle and more.
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University community invited to Water Tower lighting during Commencement Weekend
President Michael T. Benson is inviting faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, families and friends to celebrate Commencement Weekend with a lighting ceremony for the updated Water Tower on the Evansdale area of campus. The free community event — open to all — begins at 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Blaney House.
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Potomac State College Commencement ceremony set for Saturday (May 9)
The Catamount graduates will be celebrated during an 11 a.m. ceremony Saturday (May 9) at the Church-McKee Arts Center in Keyser.
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WVU Tech Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday (May 9)
The Golden Bear graduates will be celebrated during a 10 a.m. ceremony Saturday (May 9) at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
