West Virginia University has produced 24 Rhodes Scholars. WVU alumnus Charles Brooke was a member of the first group of American Rhodes Scholars in 1904.
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.
Want to help make Morgantown a better place? Stop by the Center for Civic Engagement at 346 Stansbury Hall to find out about volunteer opportunities in the community. Read more.
Join the WVU Alumni Association's Grand Strand Chapter here to watch Mountaineer football and basketball games. Read more.
Bike, walk, run, or roller blade the miles of rail trails in the Morgantown area. Grab your bike and take the rail trail to bypass downtown traffic.
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. Read more.
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! Read more.
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.
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! Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
Bring a sled or cross country skis and hit the slope! The 350 ft. sledding hill is open to the public all winter (weather permitting) making this a popular destination for winter fun. Read more.
Looking for a unique gift made right here in Morgantown? Check out the pottery by WVU students & faculty. Call Chris at 304-293-2964 for current gallery hours. Studio tours also available.
Site of many WVU alumni events sponsored by the National Capital Area Chapter. Arrive early to get a seat for game watch parties! Read more.
Originally the College of Law, Colson is now home to the English Dept. The Writing Center helps students become better writers. Stop by Room G02 for more info or call 304-293-5788 to schedule an appt.
Try the Greek Chicken & Lemon Soup, named one of “12 Local Delights You Must Try” by WV Living Morgantown magazine. Read more.
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! Read more.
