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Community

We drive positive change through education, service and applying our research findings to transform the lives of West Virginians.

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Extension

We put the University’s expertise to work in all 55 West Virginia counties, reaching 624,000+ West Virginians each year.

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Center for Excellence in Disabilities

With 80 faculty and staff in 17 locations across the state, we support diverse, inclusive communities to improve the lives of West Virginians with disabilities.

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Center for Community Engagement

Through partnerships with 200+ community organizations and a statewide Million Hour Match initiative, we leverage the University’s strengths to better our state.

The Experience

Higher Education Administration graduate student Adalheid “Heidi” Crum is one of 154 student civic leaders named to Campus Compact's 2023-24 Newman Civic Fellows class. For her Newman Civic Project, she will expand her work to bridge the gap between wardships and higher education.

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System

Enrolling 26,000+ students in Beckley, Keyser and Morgantown, the System is a family of campuses, each with a unique identity, all united under a single mission.

Healthcare

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Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

We develop innovative solutions for West Virginians and those across the world with neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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Heart and Vascular Institute

We spearhead Medicine’s statewide efforts in cardiovascular quality and research, clinical education, outreach and statewide program development.

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Addiction Treatment

We are committed to a broad approach to West Virginia’s opioid addiction crisis, including drug abuse prevention and better, more accessible addiction treatment.

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The Arts

As a regional hub for the visual and performing arts, we offer a year-round slate of recitals, concerts, plays, musicals, exhibitions, lectures and classes.

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Museums and Galleries

Admission is free at galleries and museums, making education and opportunity available to all. Current exhibit info, hours and directions are available on each facility’s website.

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STEM Education Center

Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty and improve health in West Virginia through education in the STEM disciplines.

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Alumni Association

Our 210,000 alumni carry the Mountaineer spirit throughout 135 nations. The 57,000+ graduates living in West Virginia include 94% of the state’s agriculture educators, 80% of the state’s dentists and over 11,000 health sciences alumni.