Eberly News
![WVU inducts International Studies founder into Order of Vandalia](/files/31907e99-20cf-4043-a006-f01910317309/400x.webp?cb=45bad6d1abc8685bc9f1bdae586e68c7)
WVU inducts International Studies founder into Order of Vandalia
In recognition of her loyalty and service to West Virginia University, Eberly College Professor Emerita Sophia Peterson has been inducted into The Order of Vandalia.
![Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members](/files/9a71a2c9-d236-4ad2-8a67-3788f356c4c3/400x.webp?cb=2f1aa59064d580c139c1d8d475676db5)
Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members
Thirty-seven 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.
Eberly College students awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Two West Virginia University undergraduate students are recipients of the
U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship and will study foreign
languages abroad this summer.
![Five Eberly College students gain international perspective as Gilman Scholars](/files/316198d2-c8f9-4d76-9fe5-2da086598fa8/400x.webp?cb=7c18788000108eb09d0d89ea831bb9d6)
Five Eberly College students gain international perspective as Gilman Scholars
Five Eberly College students will expand their horizons through study abroad experiences this spring, summer and fall after being awarded scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
![Twenty undergraduate students from across the University to receive the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to travel abroad without financial constraints. Twelve of those 20 students are studying in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.](/files/5ad4f5e0-e78d-4098-b01b-689021dbf1c4/400x.webp?cb=df646205f8a5f58dd01ede67f2a11c6b)
Eberly students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Twenty undergraduate students from across the University received the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to travel abroad without financial constraints. Twelve of those 20 students are studying in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
Eberly student one of two WVU students awarded Critical Language Scholarship
Two West Virginia University students passionate about learning a new language and immersing themselves in cultural experiences will travel abroad this summer as recipients of the highly competitive U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship.
![2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Alexander Dean](/files/eba53691-31ed-4475-a708-f91b4965afd3/400x.webp?cb=25cd5c65d7bbebe958af34a814d450ed)
2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Alexander Dean
Major:
Political Science and International Studies
Hometown:
Morgantown, WV
![Four West Virginia University women - all students or alumna of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences - have been awarded the Critical Language Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, recognizing their commitment to language learning and personal growth. The awardees will participate in fully-funded virtual intensive language and cultural immersion programs this summer.](/files/aa209d00-7959-44de-9297-f5fee127e085/400x.webp?cb=a28821ab66876bb96e2a1f7438892ac2)
Four West Virginia University women Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
All are students or alumna of the Eberly College
![Eberly College announces outstanding seniors, teaching assistants and Eberly Scholars](/files/b4131e1d-c6a7-4445-8eb1-3ff3a4981775/400x.webp?cb=f9eb589aff93020b1f291945d21605bc)
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 May 2021 international studies and Spanish grad Camryn Pressley.](/files/bb1d2f1a-a04d-430b-a18b-6168fdaabad9/400x.webp?cb=d72282d3a52ece9715ff9eed673ffb6e)
May 2021 Meet the Grads: Camryn Pressley
Meet May 2021 international studies and Spanish grad Camryn Pressley.