The staff performance review cycle is transitioning from a calendar year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) to a fiscal year format (July 1 to June 30). As part of this updated process, a mid-year performance check-in is being added to the performance management process beginning this August/September.
Announcements
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WVU Extension Junior Firefighter Camp graduates go to work protecting local community
Through the camp, Justice Heater, Bryant Sponaugle, and Gabriel Skidmore were able to learn the foundational skills needed to turn their childhood dreams of becoming firefighters into real careers with the Bridgeport Fire Department.
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Following historic season, dive into origins of baseball at WVU
Mountaineer baseball dates back to 1892. Prior to this year, the program’s most celebrated streak was during head coach Steve Harrick’s reign from 1948 to 1967, when WVU won six Southern Conference titles and earned seven NCAA district playoff berths.
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WVU earns Purple Star Campus designation for service to veterans
WVU has joined the inaugural group of higher education institutions in West Virginia to receive the designation after meeting all program requirements through the state’s Veterans Education and Training Programs initiative.
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Energy Express to expand with 3-year AmeriCorps grant
The competitive grant will triple the number of AmeriCorps members each year through 2029, allowing the free, six-week summer literacy and nutrition program to expand to new sites across West Virginia.
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25Live outage scheduled for Aug. 2
System maintenance will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, and may take up to eight hours to complete. During this time, all Series25 tools (Production and Test) will be unavailable.
Events
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WVU to help welcome and engage thousands of Scouts during National Jamboree in Fayette County
As Scouting America’s National Jamboree opens, University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.
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University Arts Series ticket packages on sale today
Offering more shows and subscription package options than ever, the 2026-27 season will bring more than 15 events to the Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
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WVU brings pioneering artist Blanche Lazzell home for Art Museum’s largest exhibition on record
The largest collection of artworks by West Virginia University alum Blanche Lazzell, a Monongalia County native and pioneer of early American modernism, is coming back home to the Art Museum of WVU beginning in August as its largest exhibition ever.
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Workshop series available for new graduate teaching assistants
Katrina Stewart, senior engaged teaching scholar with the WVU Teaching and Learning Center, is hosting a workshop series this fall for new graduate teaching assistants. Faculty members are asked to encourage their GTAs to register.
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Workday in Action: Recruiting and Hiring in Workday
Join the WVU Modernization Program team from noon to 1 p.m. July 28 for a look at how Workday will transform the University’s recruiting and hiring processes to better support hiring managers and department administrators.
