WVU alumnus Charles Vest is President of the National Academy of Engineering and President Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
WVU students Nicco Campriani and Petra Zublasing have both earned spots to compete in shooting for Italy at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Let’s Go Mountaineers!
Donald De Lue, creator of WVU’s Mountaineer statue, also sculpted the Mississippi & Louisiana state monuments at Gettysburg. See a resemblance to the Mountaineer?
Meeting place for the WVU Charlotte Alumni Chapter. Let’s Go Mountaineers! Подробнее.
Listen to the bells play Country Roads at 4:45 p.m. every weekday. Sing along if you’d like!
This residence hall is named for Charles F.T. Brooke, who became WVU’s first Rhodes Scholar in 1904.
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown campus? Many students agree that no place is as quiet as the Evansdale Library. Read away in peace!
Operated by WVU Extension Service, Jackson’s Mill hosted the first statewide 4-H camp in the US. Stop by to see the farmstead where General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson spent much of his childhood. Подробнее.
Looking to do some serious studying? The Milano and Robinson Reading Rooms are designated “Deep Quiet Zones.” The marble staircases and soaring ceilings will inspire your scholarly pursuits.
Want to shoot hoops or play intramurals where Jerry West played? You can do it here at the old WVU Field House. Did you know that Jerry West is the silhouette for the NBA logo? Sort of a big deal.
The plaza is a memorial for those lost on the Battleship USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor and WVU students who died in service of the USA in wartime, and also hosts student memorial services.
Outdoor seating, green grassy patches, a turf field, and a full basketball court make this one of the most chill destinations on the WVU campus. A simple two-word tip: Have FUN.
The Flying WV stained glass windows in the bell tower are made from West Virginia’s world-renowned Blenko Glass.
John Denver sang “Country Roads” here Sept. 6, 1980, to open the new stadium. Singing “Country Roads” after victories is now a favorite tradition.
Park here on WVU football game days and ride a Mountain Line shuttle to the stadium. Cost is $3 round trip; fans with a parking garage pay stub will ride for free. Children 3 and under ride free.
WVU alumna Vivien Woofter led the restoration of the Hôtel de Talleyrand for the U.S. State Dept. The building is used for diplomatic meetings, receptions, conferences, and cultural events.
On WVU football game days, park here and take the shuttle to the stadium. Round trip fee is $3. Shuttle buses start 2 hours before kickoff and run as necessary after the game.
A favorite spot for relaxation and recreation, Coopers Rock is great for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, cross country skiing, and picnicking. Подробнее.
Get creative with pottery, stained glass, tie dye, bead work, and candle making in the Craft Center in the basement.
With a sixty foot tower and grotesque, hand-carved faces, Stewart Hall was WVU’s first library and now houses the administration. Questions about your bill? Student Accounts is in the basement.
The Entrepreneurship Center hosts the annual Business Plan Competition, open to all WV college students. In 4 years, the BPC has helped launch 15 businesses. Big Ideas = Big Reward. What’s your idea?
Official commemorative bowls for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing were made by WVU art students in China. WVU has a strong partnership with the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute.
Stop by the Outdoor Rec Center in Room 151 for help planning your next adventure. The ORC rents equipment, too! Подробнее.
A member of WVU’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Kimberly Weaver is an astrophysicist at Goddard and a noted national and international expert in the field of X-ray astronomy.
Check out the statue of basketball icon Jerry West. He has left his mark as a Laker, an Olympian, a West Virginia University Mountaineer, and as the silhouette of the NBA logo. Pretty impressive.
Approximately 2 hrs and 20 min before kickoff, line the walkway between the Blue and Light Blue Lots to cheer on the team as they walk to the stadium! Подробнее.
Lyon Tower is named for Harriet Lyon, the first woman to receive a degree from WVU. She graduated at the head of her class in 1891.
This student pre-game area opens 3 hours before kickoff of WVU home football games. Stop by for free food, beverages, and entertainment. WVU ID required. Guests of students welcome. Подробнее.
Watch soccer (plus 4 other sports) on a budget with the WVU Varsity Sports Flex Plan - 10 tickets for just $20! As always, students with a valid WVU ID are admitted FREE. Подробнее.
