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"With Mariah Carey and Wham! saturating airwaves with their holiday tunes, it’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. But if all you want for Christmas is a reprieve from stereotypical Christmas music, you’re not alone."

Florian Walch offers insight on countercultural music.

WVU Today | MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president tour stops in Nicholas County rescheduled due to weather West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will take his “Welcome Home Tour” of the Mountain State to Nicholas County on Monday, Dec. 15. Events previously scheduled for Dec. 8 were canceled...

MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president tour stops in Nicholas County rescheduled due to weather

WVU Today | WVU to close early Tuesday (Nov. 25) in observance of half-day state holiday Following a proclamation from Gov. Patrick Morrisey granting state employees a half-day off ahead of Thanksgiving, West Virginia University is announcing an early closure for Tuesday (Nov. 25).

WVU to close early Tuesday (Nov. 25) in observance of half-day state holiday

A blue sky hangs over a brick building, empty sidewalk and tree with orange leaves.

Enjoy Fall Recess, Mountaineers! Classes will resume Monday, Dec. 1. 🦃

WVU Today | EXPERT PITCH: WVU voice pro takes on the big notes in ‘Wicked’ Vocal specialist Leah Heater with the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts and Media discusses why “Defying Gravity” tops the list of vocal challenges in “Wicked,” why raw talent alone wo...

EXPERT PITCH: WVU voice pro takes on the big notes in ‘Wicked’ 💚💕

WVU Today | Glowing up, WVU invites community to Woodburn Hall holiday lighting ceremony Marking the return of a beloved tradition, West Virginia University will “deck the hall” — the iconic Woodburn Hall — by welcoming students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community to the ...

Glowing up, WVU invites community to Woodburn Hall holiday lighting ceremony 🌟

Five women and a man stand for a posed photo in front of a PRSA banner

Thanks to the PRSA West Virginia Chapter for a great time at the "Night of Honors." Shauna Johnson, executive director of Strategic Communications, accepted the award for Practitioner of the Year alongside several current and past employees. Congratulations to all the winners!

WVU Today | WVU Cyber launches to affirm University commitment in addressing security, workforce and economic challenges In a collaborative effort, West Virginia University colleges, departments and units are coming together to form WVU Cyber — a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary initiative that unites different types...

WVU Cyber launches to affirm University commitment in addressing security, workforce and economic challenges 🖥️

WVU Today | WVU research finds self-control runs in the family When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology researcher Amy Gentzler who led a six-month survey of m...

WVU research finds self-control runs in the family 👨‍👩‍👦

The five Mountaineres of Distinction winners smile while lined up on the 50-yard line at Mountaineer Field.

Five WVU students are the 2025 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. 💛💙

Read more ➡️ go.wvu.edu/4gap8

WVU Today | WVU president announces record retention, strategic plan as BOG approves new capital investments Calling it “a win for students, families and the Mountain State,” West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson announced a University retention record during the Board of Governors meeting Fri...

WVU president Michael T. Benson announces record retention and strategic plan as BOG approves new capital investments.

WVU Today | MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to host Mountain State Cyber Summit to debut new initiative, emphasize collaboration West Virginia University will host the inaugural “Mountain State Cyber Summit: Shaping Our Digital Future, Together” to explore the latest advances in cyber defense, threat intelligence, AI and the di...

MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to host Mountain State Cyber Summit to debut new initiative, emphasize collaboration 🖥️ 🌟

WVU Today | WVU honors ‘Most Loyal’ award recipients during Mountaineer Week Each year, West Virginia University recognizes a select group of outstanding Mountaineers who exemplify true dedication, pride and service to the University community as part of the annual WVU Mountai...

WVU honors ‘Most Loyal’ award recipients during Mountaineer Week 💛💙

WVU Today | Gourd times roll at 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop Pumpkins were in peril on Halloween (Oct. 31) at West Virginia University during the 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop. Sponsored by the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering and th...

Gourd times roll at 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop 🎃

Read more ➡️ go.wvu.edu/4gamj

Two pumpkins rest in fall leaves, one carved with the Flying WV and the other carved into a jack-o-lantern

Happy Halloween, Mountaineers! 🎃

WVU Today | WVU celebrates 5 decades of people-moving PRT, still ‘the ride of the future’ First built at West Virginia University as an experimental project, the iconic Personal Rapid Transit system, or PRT, is marking 50 years of transporting students, faculty and staff, and visitors acro...

WVU celebrates 5 decades of people-moving PRT, still ‘the ride of the future’ 🌟

WVU Today | EXPERT PITCH: WVU experts unmask Halloween’s long, haunted history From candy to cauldrons, Halloween’s favorite traditions have been brewing for thousands of years, according to West Virginia University religious scholars.

EXPERT PITCH: WVU experts unmask Halloween’s long, haunted history 👻

On golden anniversary, meet the graduate who gave WVU its ‘Simple Gifts’ 🎺🥁🎷

WVU Today | WVU Alumni Association announces 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Service Award honorees As Mountaineers return for West Virginia University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 24-25, the WVU Alumni Association will honor recipients of the 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards.

WVU Alumni Association announces 2025 Homecoming and Alumni Service Award honorees 🎉

WVU Today | On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters With volunteer firefighter numbers decreasing nationwide, the West Virginia University Extension Fire Service is playing a critical role in training and retaining current volunteers while preparing th...

On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters 🧑

WVU Today | WVU president issues call to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address With a “Let’s Go!” that served as a rallying cry for the West Virginia University community, President Michael T. Benson highlighted the profound power and potential of WVU during his first State of t...

WVU president issues call to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address 🌠

WVU President Michael T. Benson will discuss his vision for the University’s future, which is being crafted with input from across the WVU System, during his first State of the University address at 3 p.m. today (Oct. 13).

WVU Today | MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU President Benson to deliver first State of the University address West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will discuss his vision for the University’s future, which is being crafted with input from across the WVU System, during his first State of the Un...

MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU President Benson to deliver first State of the University address 📢 💛💙

A young girl wears a shirt that says West Virginia and is held up by a woman as flashlights from a cell phone shine behind her.

Leave the lights on and get the coffee ready! The Mountaineers take on BYU in Provo, Utah at 10:30 p.m. tonight! 🏈 💛💙

Let's Go!

WVU Today | EXPERT PITCH: WVU fire safety expert urges caution at start of drier fire season Dry conditions and lower than average rainfall mean West Virginia’s fall fire season could be a dangerous one without the public’s help, said Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension Fire Service.

EXPERT PITCH: WVU fire safety expert urges caution at start of drier fire season 🔥🚒

WVU Today | WVU research finds more men die of overdoses partly because many combine alcohol with drugs Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses.

WVU research finds more men die of overdoses partly because many combine alcohol with drugs

WVU Today | MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president to attend Buckwheat Festival for first time during Preston County leg of ‘Welcome Home Tour’ With buckwheat cakes, a New Deal historic site and fun on the agenda, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will visit Preston County Friday (Sept. 26) as part of his inaugural “Welcome...

MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president to attend Buckwheat Festival for first time during Preston County leg of ‘Welcome Home Tour’ 🥞

WVU Today | WVU releases annual Clery Act report At a time of increased focus on campus safety nationwide, consistency in proactive community policing from the West Virginia University Police Department is reflected in the latest Clery Act report.

WVU releases annual Clery Act report 🚨

WVU Today | Towering above, WVU landmark will get new look as part of renewed campus beautification efforts Tapping into the power of optics, the West Virginia University skyline will become brighter with planned improvements in the coming months for the iconic University Water Tower on the Evansdale area o...

“The heartfelt pride we all feel for this University should be physically reflected on our campus grounds,” #WVU President Michael T. Benson said.

Read more about how Hope Gas will support work to update an iconic campus site. ➡️ go.wvu.edu/4gac2

Cadets walk up and down stairs and one cadet carries an American flag

A plaque reads, "We Remember. The spirit of those lost on September 11, 2001, lives in each of us. This tree is presented by the students of WVU, September 11, 2002.

Cadets in camoflauge uniforms salute together

Cadets walk together with guns on their shoulders as other cadets watch

West Virginia University Army and Air Force ROTC cadets recognized the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks Thursday with an eight-hour vigil at the WVU Downtown Library and WVU Coliseum.