Announcements
Teaching Scholars Program available to all campuses via Zoom
For the 2020-2021 academic year, the longitudinal Teaching Scholars Program will be available to faculty on ALL campuses through Zoom.
Panel discussions examine what it means to live in an equitable society
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with campus leaders, is hosting a series of panel discussions this summer, exploring the structures of oppression and creating an opportunity for the Mountaineer community to re-examine and relearn what it means to live in an equitable society.
WVU discusses return to campus plans for safe, meaningful experience for all students
West Virginia University Dean of Students Corey Farris outlined in a letter to the campus community Tuesday (June 23) plans for a return to campus in the fall designed to create a safe and meaningful experience for all students.
Virtual forum scheduled for persons of color, underrepresented minorities
The Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council invites all faculty, residents/fellows and students who identify as a person of color or an underrepresented minority to join a virtual forum Tuesday, July 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Panel discussions examine what it means to live in an equitable society
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with campus leaders, is hosting a series of panel discussions this summer, exploring the structures of oppression and creating an opportunity for the Mountaineer community to re-examine and relearn what it means to live in an equitable society. The first panel discussion, Identifying and Combating Structural Racism is scheduled for today (June 23) at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Safe Zone training set for June 25
"Safe Zone Training" — a training designed to provide faculty, staff and student leaders with the necessary knowledge and tools to serve as allies to the LGBTQ+ community on campus — is scheduled online Thursday, June 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
WVU in the News: Why Some State Universities Are Seeing An Influx
The pandemic is giving a new competitive edge to states that have long seen their top students lured away by elite schools.
Celebration for Dean Borgia set for June 30
The Health Sciences community is invited to celebrate Dean Anthony (Tom) Borgia for a decade of dedication to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
Gee announces first steps in WVU’s efforts to address campus racial shortcomings
West Virginia University will undertake an internal review of its systems and policies, with a goal to begin implementing some recommendations by mid-August, President Gordon Gee said Friday as both he and Board of Governors President David Alvarez addressed ongoing racial unrest in the country.
Poore celebrates, reflects on Juneteenth in letter to WVU Community
Meshea L. Poore, Esq., West Virginia University vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, sent a letter reflecting on Juneteenth in its historical context and its meaning in light of current racial issues in the U.S. to the University community today (June 19).