MORGANTOWN — Wren Baker was officially introduced as WVU’s next athletic director during a press conference inside the Milan Puskar Center Monday morning. Baker, 44, will officially start his duties […]
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WVU hires North Texas AD Wren Baker
UPDATE 2:10 p.m. WVU has officially announced the hiring of North Texas athletic director Wren Baker. Baker’s title at WVU will be vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. “I […]
Shane Lyons felt ‘hurt,’ ‘blindsided’ by firing
Former WVU AD said he would keep Neal Brown, feels like a ‘scapegoat’ for football issues MORGANTOWN — For the first time since his firing on Nov. 13, former WVU […]
WVU to pay Shane Lyons more than $2 million in separation agreement
UPDATE: 3:40 p.m. Announced Monday afternoon, former WVU athletic director Shane Lyons has returned to the University of Alabama. Lyons has been named the executive deputy director of athletics and […]
WVU sets a school record with an overall APR score of 989
MORGANTOWN — The 17 varsity sports sponsored by WVU combined for an Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 989, according to data released by the NCAA on Tuesday. That’s the […]
Academic awards shouldn’t depend on athletic scholarships
In Tuesday’s e-edition, The Dominion Post’s Sports section featured an article about WVU’s new Academic Incentive Program. But first, let’s rewind to June 2021. Last year, the case NCAA v. […]
WVU launches partnership with Silicon Valley company to provide financial education to student-athletes
MORGANTOWN – WVU celebrated a new partnership with California-based financial firm Robinhood on Wednesday – a partnership that will offer a financial education program for student-athletes. The celebration took place […]
Alumni group plans welcome for Mountaineers traveling to Ariz.
WVU Today The West Virginia University Alumni Association, Mountaineer Athletic Club and WVU Foundation are partnering to host events for fans attending the Guaranteed Rate Bowl later this month in […]
Milan Puskar Stadium back to 100% capacity for 2021 football season
MORGANTOWN — WVU Director of Athletics Shane Lyons confirmed Tuesday that Milan Puskar Stadium will return this fall to 100% fan capacity with full stadium operating procedures, and pregame tailgating […]
Scholarship Honors Belmears Legacy
WVU Today As West Virginia University works to ensure social justice on campus, Black alumni are renewing efforts to expand opportunities for minority students — specifically Black, indigenous and people […]
