Eberly News

Thirty-eight graduates were inducted as lifelong members into the WVU Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society that recognizes outstanding achievement in the liberal arts and sciences, and champions freedom of thought. 

For many graduates from WVU’s online programs, attending the 2026 commencement signifies the culmination of years of balancing classes, full-time work, and real-life responsibilities. Eberly College students in communication studies, social work, and the regent's online programs reflect on their experiences

For Eberly graduates Dionne and Trey Redden, earning college degrees was proof to themselves that it’s never too late to start again. After years spent balancing careers and family responsibilities, the siblings accomplished their academic goals and celebrated together on May 17 as they sat side by side in the Hope Coliseum and crossed the commencement stage one after the other.

Only the seventh Udall Scholarship recipient in University history, WVU Eberly College junior Colin Street, a triple major in political science, environmental and energy resources management and multidisciplinary studies, joins an elite group of scholars dedicated to leadership, public service and issues related to the environment. 

Approximately 900 Eberly College students will graduate in Spring 2026. Meet some of our graduates from across Eberly disciplines.

WVU faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered in the Milano Reading Room at the Downtown Library on May 6 to celebrate the leadership and service of Gregory Dunaway as he prepares to conclude his tenure as Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and transition into a faculty role in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences recognized four staff members with its 2026 Outstanding Staff Award.

WVU Foundation Scholar Julia Leyden is graduating this month with honors as an Outstanding Senior, triple majoring in history, philosophy and political science.

Three Eberly College students,  Daniel Campa, Rebecca Ozbolt, and Samuel Stalnaker have joined the ranks of the nation’s top emerging researchers after earning prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. 

The 2026 Order of Augusta scholars from Eberly College of Arts and Sciences are: Ronalie Abeyratne, graduating with a degree in biology pre-medical and a minor in molecular medicine; Emma Fleming, graduating with dual degrees in English and multidisciplinary media studies; Ella Holley, graduating with dual degrees in international studies and criminology; and Gabriele Smith, graduating with dual degrees in philosophy and multidisciplinary studies.