WVU Stories

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

The Class of 2026 has officially graduated, but we're still reminiscing. 💛💙

Relive the hugs, tears, and unforgettable moments through the eyes of our grads in the latest photo essay on WVU Stories.
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Experience the sights of the West Virginia University 2026 May Commencement through photos from a milestone weekend for the Class of 2026.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Could you imagine a prosthetic that feels completely natural?

Sergiy Yakovenko’s lab at WVU School of Medicine is working to make it happen. By using virtual reality to gamify training and flexible wearable sensors for real-time feedback, their research is helping people with lower-leg prosthetics walk safely and restore natural abilities.

Don't miss the incredible technology in action!👇 Read more and watch a video now on WVU Stories
https://go.wvu.edu/4gcck

05/19/2026

The work is done, the degrees are earned and the impacts are already being felt 📚✨

Huge congratulations to the 50 educators graduating with their Master's in Literacy Education from West Virginia University this weekend, including inspiring leaders like Smita Verma, Michael Hughes, and Courtney Bartlett. Thank you for your incredible dedication to your students and community!

Read more about the program and the full story now: https://go.wvu.edu/4gc8g

When the College of Applied Human Sciences partnered with Kanawha County Schools to bring a cohort of teachers into the online Master's in Literacy Education program, the goal was clear: improve reading literacy across the county and make a lasting impact. This weekend, that cohort of teachers graduated with a Master's in Literacy Education from WVU. The teachers did the work. The partnership held up its end. Now those classrooms have something more to offer.