Graduate Education and Life at West Virginia University

04/07/2025

Check out fun and free events this week to celebrate graduate students.

Finalists will compete in the Three-Minute Thesis Grande Finale on Thursday, April 10. The WVU community is invited to attend and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Don't miss this exciting event!

03/26/2025

Please consider giving to the Stitzel Emergency Funds for graduate students under the Office of Graduate Education and Life. Thank you.

08/28/2023

Great story! And great way to hear how WVU graduate students are thriving and making a difference in innovative, trendy careers!

Isaac Mei, IMC ‘17, discusses his time in the IMC program and how it has affected his career trajectory. LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more...

08/09/2023

Don't forget to attend the WVU Teaching and Learning Commons Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation online on Aug 10 or in person on Aug 11 to learn about effective teaching and teaching-related policies. Register now at https://tlcommons.wvu.edu/events-workshops/gta-orientation to secure your spot!

The Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation is organized every year with the goal of providing you with valuable information and resources to help you succeed as a TA at WVU. It provides fundamentals of effective teaching and introduces WVU teaching-related policies.

07/13/2023

Calling graduate students to serve as judges for the 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium taking place on Thursday, July 27, from 12:00-4:00 at the Mountainlair. https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/whats-new/2023/06/12/call-for-2023-summer-symposium-judges

07/12/2023

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/07/12/wvu-students-alumna-awarded-prestigious-nsf-graduate-fellowships?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Three West Virginia University students and one alumna are joining an elite group of researchers from across the United States as recipients of National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

07/12/2023

Need a summer boost to spark writing ideas or get motivated to work on your academic endeavors? 📝Join the Summer Intensive Grad Student Writing Retreat, Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. from July 18-Aug. 8. Find out the details and register ⏩ https://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/events

07/10/2023

Calling all "seasoned" grad students! Interested in mentoring incoming or 2nd year grad students? Register for our peer mentorship program. Help newer Mountaineers transition to grad school, build leadership skills, make stronger connections & much more! https://shorturl.at/jvxAT

06/09/2023

Branching Out - Finding Connection in Outdoor Activities (Adventure Wellbeing)
Carruth and Adventure WV invite all WVU students will have an opportunity to join with fellow Mountaineers in weekly outdoor activities and good conversations. Activities can include biking, kayaking or paddle boarding and will very depending on what the group decides to do each week. Enjoy moving your body in the beautiful outdoors while creating connections with other WVU students.
Every Thursday, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Morgantown Adventure Outfitters (10 Walnut Street, Morgantown, WV 26505)
*All meeting dates are weather permitting. There will not be a meeting if it is raining.
• Group will meet on the following dates:
o Week 1: 6/1/2023
o Week 2: 6/8/2023
o Week 3: 6/15/2023
o Week 4: 6/22/2023
o Week 5: 6/29/2023
o Week 6: 7/6/2023
o Week 7: 7/13/2023
o Week 8: 7/20/2023
Please register here to participate.
A $5.00 registration fee is required at sign-up. This registration fee is fully refunded after attendance of the event. The registration fee will not be refunded if event is not attended.

For more information please contact Chris Hamilton

05/31/2023

Author: Holly Legleiter | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The 2023 Shaw Prize has been awarded to West Virginia University Professors, Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin, for the discovery of fast radio bursts (FRBs). The Shaw Prize is an international award to honor individuals who have recently achieved di...