West Virginia University’s vaccine verification system launched just under two months ago and continues to fall short of its 70% goal. For the past several weeks, the University has witnessed a significant slow down in vaccine verification rates.
Lyon Tower will be closed for the year due to a low number of students assigned there, according to April Kaull, executive director of communications for University Relations.
The Morgantown Police Department is alerting the public of a potential scam involving a door-to-door subcontractor offering to do asphalt construction work at a reduced price.
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee is being recognized on a national scale for his leadership in higher education.
At West Virginia University, school administrators have spent the past several months re-evaluating policies in place during the pandemic year. This includes how employees dress.
A variety of changes are coming to West Virginia University’s dining facilities this fall as campus life returns to a feeling of normalcy.
West Virginia University will charge students a $12 mental health fee for the first time this fall semester. The money will fund additional positions for therapists and counselors at the Carruth Center, according to school administrators.
Just over four miles of city streets in Morgantown are set to be repaved by the beginning of September, according to a city press release.
In the 2021 Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, West Virginia University was ranked No. 40 for schools best for military service members and veterans, jumping 51 spots since last year.
West Virginia University was recently ranked the most affordable “LGBTQ-friendly” school in the state and No. 36 nationally in a study done by Student Loan Hero.
The West Virginia Board of Governors approved a $1.1 billion budget for the 2022 fiscal year on Friday, June 25. Students are expected to see just under a 2% rise in tuition for the coming academic year.
Today West Virginia University announced its first incentives to motivate students and employees to verify their vaccines with the University.
The driver that allegedly killed a West Virginia University student Chloe Robertson in a hit-and-run in January 2020, was arrested Monday in West Philadelphia.
Editor's note: This article discusses mental health and suicide, which may trigger some readers.
For the past year students who have needed to quarantine due to COVID-19 have received alternative forms of instruction to prevent interruption to their studies.
As the fall semester draws near, many students and employees are left wondering how West Virginia University will distinguish vaccinated individuals from unvaccinated. The short answer—it won’t.
Editor's note: This article discusses mental health and suicide, which may trigger some readers.
West Virginia University will close Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth, following President Biden's declaration of the federal holiday.
WVU announced Thursday that students who have verified their vaccinations now have the chance to win a variety of prizes, as part of a campus wide vaccine incentive program.
While West Virginia University recently announced its plan to fully reopen its campuses in the fall, New Student Orientation will primarily be virtual for the remainder of the summer.
Students anticipate returning to campus now that West Virginia University plans to fully reopen for the fall semester, but the transition may be easier for some students than others.
Welcome Week at West Virginia University has traditionally served as a way to welcome new students to campus, but freshman last year were unable to fully take part in this tradition due to COVID-19 restrictions.
On June 15, West Virginia University announced its plans to fully reopen campus for fall 2021 on a regular academic calendar.
In response to a growing demand for sustainability, the Faculty Senate unanimously approved a resolution to increase the use of renewable energy sources at West Virginia University.
As global variants of the coronavirus continue to spread throughout parts of the world, West Virginia leaders urge residents to get vaccinated.
As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to increase, West Virginia University has announced guidelines to ensure a safe return for its employees for the fall 2021 semester.
West Virginia University is requesting all students, faculty and staff to verify their vaccinations by Aug. 1.
The West Virginia University Faculty Senate Teaching and Assessment Committee (TACO) is calling for changes to the electronic Student Evaluation of Instruction (eSEI) system.
West Virginia University announced that vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear masks on its campuses outdoors on Tuesday, May 25.
On Wednesday, WVU announced its plan to merge the College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and the College of Education and Human Services, which would launch a new, combined college in fall 2023. The new college will be “focused on human and youth development,” according to a Univer…
Despite a once-in-a-century pandemic, West Virginia University freshman are coming back for their sophomore year at the highest rate seen in the last two decades.
After years of long nights and hard work, WVU students donned in gold and blue were able to walk across a stage in front of friends, family and peers to accept their degrees for the first time in over a year.
Morgantown Police have identified 20-year-old Charles Nelson as the West Virginia University student who passed away after falling from an apartment complex in the early morning hours of Friday, May 7.
On Monday, the WVU Faculty Senate tabled a resolution to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and staff until the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines could be under further review.
Just over 9% of West Virginia University students and employees have verified their COVID-19 vaccination through the school, according to initial data released Tuesday.
The Morgantown Police department is investigating the death of a West Virginia University student following an off-campus incident on Thursday, May 6.
After a yearlong delay, the WVU World Music Performance Center celebrated the release of its first album with a virtual showcase concert on Apr. 23.
West Virginia University Police Department is investigating a reported robbery and car-jacking on May 9 at 3:30 p.m. in front of 265 Prospect Street.
Today Campus Recreation announced the Student Rec Center will begin a gradual reopening on Monday, May 17. For the past year, it’s served as one of the University’s primary facilities for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
The Daily Athenaeum is pleased to announce that we will continue reporting throughout the summer of 2021, providing news, sports, essential information, COVID-19 updates and more.
As the spring semester is drawing to a close, WVU leaders held a campus conversation on May 6 to discuss plans for the Fall 2021 semester. The conversation covered vaccination resources, health and safety protocols and various aspects of student life.
West Virginia University announced Tuesday many COVID-19 restrictions previously in effect will be significantly reduced when students return to campus for the fall 2021 semester,
Dr. Clay Marsh’s work day as COVID-19 czar of West Virginia begins at 8 a.m. and is filled with a variety of Zoom meetings with committees ranging from the local to national level. Before the pandemic, his time was consumed with being the vice president and executive dean of health sciences …
Following the passing of WVU student Ben Pravecek on April 16, students have spoken out about the lack of mental health support on campus.
Adding mental health resources to student identification cards has long been a goal for Active Minds at WVU, and with the rise of student concern for mental health resources on campus, they believe it’s more urgent now than ever.
In a press release last Thursday, West Virginia University announced it would join 20 other colleges and universities in a national effort to end sexual violence on campus.
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