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Students honored as 2025 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars

Students honored as 2025 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars

The following students completed degree requirements to graduate in December 2024 or will complete requirements in May 2025. They have been named by faculty in their academic programs as Eberly College Outstanding Seniors for the 2024-25 academic year.

Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2025 Order of Augusta

Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2025 Order of Augusta

A female presenting student wearing a blue fitted tank top and a male presenting student wearing a black long sleeve shirt smile at the camera

Pair of WVU researchers selected as NSF Graduate Research Fellows

This year’s recipients are Camila Romero, of Morgantown, and  Christopher Smith, of Point Pleasant. Both are pursuing research-based doctoral degrees.

3 Eberly students honored for community building efforts on campus and beyond

3 Eberly students honored for community building efforts on campus and beyond

Recognized as champions for justice, civil rights and world peace, four West Virginia University undergraduate students are the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. Selected by the Center for Black Culture based on an essay and letters of recommendation, Tysa James, Janelle LaBarbera, Cheyenne Torres and Gabrielle Williams were honored at the annual MLK Unity Breakfast on Jan. 18 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
Giving back: WVU Eberly College students volunteer with help from private scholarship support

Giving back: WVU Eberly College students volunteer with help from private scholarship support

Audrianna Shifflett, from Craigsville, is a freshman majoring in neuroscience and psychology in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of the Andrew S. Good scholarship.
Support system: WVU student parents offered critical programs and services through Student Family Resources

Support system: WVU student parents offered critical programs and services through Student Family Resources

Providing support to West Virginia University student parents working toward graduation is Student Family Resources, a unit within Student Life dedicated to helping students with families achieve their higher education goals.

West Virginia University has recognized five outstanding seniors as the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, celebrating their academic achievements and dedication to volunteerism. These students, selected from over 70 nominees, include Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith, and Dakota Swiger. Their contributions to service, leadership, research, and exemplary academic performance, earned them recognition during the WVU vs. Baylor football game. The Mountaineers of Distinction honor highlights students making significant impacts on campus and within the community.

5 students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

West Virginia University has recognized five outstanding seniors as the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, celebrating their academic achievements and dedication to volunteerism. These students, selected from over 70 nominees, include Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith, and Dakota Swiger. Their contributions to service, leadership, and research, alongside their exemplary academic performance, earned them recognition during the WVU vs. Baylor football game. The Mountaineers of Distinction honor highlights students making significant impacts both on campus and within the community.
4 student leaders chosen for 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship for strong focus on community

4 student leaders chosen for 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship for strong focus on community

Empowering educators, WVU launches microcredential to aid learners of different abilities

Empowering educators, WVU launches microcredential to aid learners of different abilities

Applications are now being accepted for a new West Virginia University microcredential designed to boost support for Mountain State educators and their students via an innovative teaching method pioneered by late WVU alumna Vicci Tucci.

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