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Long, Browning elected WVU Student Government Association leaders

Long, Browning elected WVU Student Government Association leaders

The campaign for West Virginia University student body president and vice president ended Wednesday evening (March 6) as the Student Government Association Judicial Court certified Charlie Long and Abigail Browning as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2024-25 academic year.

Five students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

Five students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

West Virginia University has named Olivia Dowler, Sophia Flower, Rachel Johnson, Thomas Williams and Natalie Wonsettler the 2023 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

Eberly student selected as 26th WVU Truman Scholar

Eberly student selected as 26th WVU Truman Scholar

Azeem Khan, a West Virginia University student committed to public service, has been named the University’s 26th Truman Scholar, the nation’s top graduate fellowship award for aspiring public service leaders.

2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Giana Loretta

2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Giana Loretta

Major: Political Science; Philosophy; Communication Studies
Hometown: Shinnston, WV

Eberly College announces outstanding seniors, teaching assistants and Eberly Scholars

Eberly College announces outstanding seniors, teaching assistants and Eberly Scholars

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences has recognized 64 outstanding seniors, graduate teaching assistants and graduating Eberly Scholars for their academic achievements in 2020-2021.

Students from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate Commencement on Saturday, May 15 as they graduate from West Virginia University, ready to take on the world.

As Commencement is upon us, several of our Eberly College graduates reflect on their time at WVU and their plans for the future. Keep checking back through Friday, May 14 to meet all of our featured grads.

Meet English and philosophy grad Tre Tarantini, who is heading to WVU’s College of Law this fall as a Bloom Scholar, a prestigious award that will cover his tuition and fees throughout law school.

May 2021 Meet the Grads: Tre Tarantini

Meet May 2021 philosophy grad Tre Tarantini.

Heather Woolridge at ROTC

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Heather Woolridge

Meet history and philosophy student Heather Woolridge.

Anastasia Stewart holding "Let's Go" flag on a mountain peak

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Anastasia Stewart

Meet philosophy student Anastasia Stewart.

Riley Imlay

Three WVU alumni awarded Fulbright Scholarships

Three WVU alumni will teach English abroad next year after being awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, allowing them to develop cross-cultural competency, as well as skills to further their career goals.

Like many college students, Jada Taylor was unsure about which major would the best fit for her – until she found philosophy. 

Along the way, pursuing a philosophy degree has not only prepared her for her future career but helped her make important life decisions, such as choosing to become vegan and low waste.

From classroom to kitchen: Philosophy student launches reading group on veganism

With the support of several philosophy faculty, junior Jada Taylor has launched a virtual reading group with philosophy faculty exploring the ethics of veganism.