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WVU president teaches the past to inspire the future at Monongalia County middle school
Combining his extensive interests in education, history and recruitment, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is taking what he’s learned about the Mountain State since becoming a resident directly to potential future WVU students.
The Benson Connection: Let’s cross the halfway mark!
As we close in on the midpoint of the spring semester, President Michael T. Benson is checking in with faculty and staff across the WVU System.
The Benson Connection: Let’s talk about impact!
Just more than two weeks into the start of the spring semester, President Michael T. Benson is promoting University priorities on campus, in Charleston and everywhere he goes, while getting the full Morgantown winter experience.
A session of possibilities
President Michael T. Benson discusses the University’s priorities for the regular legislative session which runs through March 14 in Charleston.
Benson picks up accolades to start new year
President Michael T. Benson has been named the WV News 2025 “Educator of the Year.”
The Benson Connection: Let’s wrap up the semester!
As finals week begins, President Michael T. Benson is in the closing days of his first semester as the University’s 27th president and looking ahead with optimism to a new year and its many possibilities.
Staff members invited to join President Benson to hear how feedback strengthened University’s Strategic Compass
Putting the focus on how we’re all charting the University’s future together, President Michael T. Benson is inviting staff members to join him for a discussion about the WVU Strategic Compass at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Mountainlair, Gluck Theater.
The Benson Connection: Let’s give thanks and start the holiday season!
In this season of gratitude, President Michael T. Benson is finding many reasons to be thankful.
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 Friday (Nov. 7).
The Benson Connection: Let’s welcome home our fellow Mountaineers!
With thousands of University alumni returning to Morgantown to celebrate Homecoming, President Michael T. Benson is marking a milestone and reflecting on this fall season of transition and change.
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 the University address Monday (Oct. 13).
The Benson Connection: Let’s welcome fall!
With the end of September in sight, President Michael T. Benson is out in classrooms and residence halls, on sidelines and bike trails, and following country roads wherever they take him to spread the good news about West Virginia University.
WVU President Michael T. Benson's Big Decisions
From family to career, WVU President Benson opens up about the moments that shaped his life.
Gazette-Mail editorial: WVU's Benson says recruiting is key to rebuild
Recruiting is the key to WVU’s comeback, according to President Michael T. Benson.
Taylor Eaton sits down with new WVU President Michael Benson
New WVU President Michael Benson sits down with Taylor Eaton to talk about surprises, challenges, and what’s next for Mountaineer Nation.
VIDEO: Meet WVU President Michael Benson
What’s next for WVU? Michael Benson offers insight into his plans in this video introduction.