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WVU issues Community Notice following quick arrest for alleged attempted armed robbery on Downtown area of Morgantown Campus

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:48:51 -0400

West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice following an alleged attempted armed robbery and quick arrest on the Downtown area of campus around 1 p.m. Thursday (April 16).

A University employee reported a man approaching them with a white handled item, believed to be a knife, in his hand near Summit Hall demanding money.

WVU hires chief financial officer with decades of extensive financial experience at flagship, public research universities

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:40:00 -0400

Adding a key member to his core leadership team, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Chris Kabourek, who will bring nearly 30 years of significant fiscal experience in higher education to the role of vice president and chief financial officer.

Kabourek most recently served as senior vice president for administration and planning at The Ohio State University where he led one of the university’s largest administrative portfolios, spanning public safety, information technology, campus planning, facilities, real estate and major capital projects.

Petex software gift aids students, faculty in WVU geology and engineering programs

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

PE Limited is extending its partnership with West Virginia University to ensure students and faculty in the University’s geology and engineering programs have access to the company’s advanced energy production modeling tools.

PE Limited, also known as Petex, is a leader in petroleum engineering and structural geology software, offering technology designed to improve the efficiency of oil and natural gas operations, and for modeling and interpretation of geological fault systems.

WVU president selects leading mining engineering educator as his first Presidential Honorary Degree recipient

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Highlighting the importance of exemplary academics and dedicated service, West Virginia University 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 WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Mining Engineering since his 2013 retirement from the University after nearly 40 years of service.

WVU business data analytics graduate powers retail innovation at major grocery chain

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400

When Molly Watterson enrolled in the business data analytics master’s program at West Virginia University, she found what had been missing for her professionally since she started working for major retailers.

WVU Police issues Community Notice as search continues for alleged fraudster

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Update: WVU Police confirmed the suspect was arrested in Kanawha County on Saturday (April 11). Thank you to everyone who assisted with the investigation.

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8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships.

The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced four doctoral students selected to receive the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship and four master’s degree students chosen to receive the Carl del Signore Foundation Graduate Scholarship.

People-focused academic leader selected as dean of WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:45:00 -0400

An experienced administrator, researcher and educator will join the West Virginia University leadership team as the inaugural Linda and Don Brodie Dean of the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s largest academic unit.

Clayton Thyne, who is known for his people-centered approach to leadership, most recently served as associate dean of academic affairs at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences where he supported the strategic planning, curriculum development, and enrollment strategy for the unit’s 21 departments and more than 5,500 students since 2023.

The path from Mon Hills to Music City for a WVU alum

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400

At West Virginia University, Sarah Giles learned the part that rarely makes it on the brochure — there isn’t a straight line into the music industry. You build your way in — through relationships, hustle and long nights. Most importantly, you just keep showing up.

WVU aerospace engineering graduate student earns international recognition

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0400

West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources graduate student Noah C. Parsons’ advanced aerospace engineering research has garnered international attention and recognition as one of 20 emerging leaders worldwide who are shaping the future of aviation and aerospace.