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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.
Read Article: WVU president teaches the past to inspire the future at Monongalia County middle schoolThe 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.
Read Article: The Benson Connection: Let’s cross the halfway mark!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.
Read Article: The Benson Connection: Let’s talk about impact!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.
Read Article: A session of possibilitiesBenson picks up accolades to start new year
President Michael T. Benson has been named the WV News 2025 “Educator of the Year.”
Read Article: Benson picks up accolades to start new yearThe 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.
Read Article: The Benson Connection: Let’s wrap up the semester!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.
Read Article: Staff members invited to join President Benson to hear how feedback strengthened University’s Strategic CompassThe 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.
Read Article: The Benson Connection: Let’s give thanks and start the holiday season!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).
Read Article: WVU president announces record retention, strategic plan as BOG approves new capital investmentsThe 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.
Read Article: The Benson Connection: Let’s welcome home our fellow Mountaineers!