10 years strong: Program supports women leaders through inspiration, connections

March 15, 2022

WVU TODAY Women leaders at West Virginia University don’t just celebrate history, they create it by breaking barriers and making a seat at the table for women in leadership roles. A decade after its inception, the Women’s Leadership Initiative continues to be a unique, necessary and enriching program at WVU. “When you look at institutions — R1 institutions — in rural cities in Appalachia, you’re not seeing the same kinds of things that we’re doing here,” WLI Director W. Constinia Charbonnette said. “WLI is really the first of its kind in the state that solely ...

WVU’s fifth Day of Giving sets new records for dollars, gifts received

March 11, 2022

BY WVU TODAY Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $15.5 million Wednesday during the university’s fifth Day of Giving, a 24-hour online fundraising event held across the university system. More than 5,600 gifts were made, also a new record. The $15.5 million figure tops 2021’s WVU Day of Giving record of $11.9 million raised from just over 5,000 gifts. “I am very grateful for the generosity of our alumni and friends,” President Gordon Gee said. “Their support illustrates the power of West Virginia University’s purpose and our land-grant mission, ...

WVU Student Government Association applauds Manchin and Capito’s support for renewing 1994 Violence Against Women Act

February 12, 2022

MORGANTOWN – Members of the WVU Student Government Association are pleased that Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito signed onto the bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday. “It's definitely important that we keep ...

Delta Chi fraternity placed on suspension after hazing allegations

February 9, 2022

MORGANTOWN -- A West Virginia University fraternity was placed on an interim suspension Monday after a reported hazing incident in violation of the student conduct code. According to a press release from the university, the WVU Office of Student Conduct sent letters outlining the specific ...

Delegate Danielle Walker receives MLK Achievement Award during WVU Center for Black Culture and Research program

January 14, 2022

MORGANTOWN — WVU's Center for Black Culture and Research and WVU's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion marked MLK Day 2022 with a special Zoom program on Friday. Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, received the 2022 MLK Achievement Award. And Debbie Robinson, former president ...

WVU School of Nursing guides state through nursing staff shortages

December 26, 2021

WVU Today Students and faculty across the state have stepped up to answer the needs of the nursing shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a three-point plan established by the West Virginia University School of Nursing. Since the pandemic gained momentum, the demands on nurses ...