Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU

05/14/2026

✨ WVU GPSS Committee Handover & Welcome Post ✨

As we conclude another successful year at the Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU, we proudly celebrate the accomplishments, dedication, and leadership of our outgoing officers, senators, and committee members. Your commitment to serving the graduate and professional student community has strengthened GPSS and created a lasting impact across WVU.

👏 Thank You to Our Outgoing Executive Leadership Team

President: Md Hadisur Rahman
Vice-President: Shihab Ullah Shibli
Secretary: Silpa Beegala
Treasurer: Mahatab Bin Rashid
SGA Liaison: Amarachi Nina Uma Mba

👏 Thank You to Our Outgoing Senators

Rumana Subnom — Statler College
Jake Voight — Creative Arts
Geffen Wesley Stanhope — College of Law
Silpa Beegala — Davis College
Amarachi Nina Uma Mba — Eberly College
Kallie Schafner — Medicine
Kneisha McDonald — Pharmacy
Jose Ramirez --College of Applied Sciences

We sincerely appreciate your service, leadership, and dedication to improving the graduate and professional student experience at WVU. Your efforts, advocacy, and collaboration have helped GPSS continue to grow and succeed.

🌟 Welcome to the Newly Elected GPSS Officers & Senators for 2026–2027 🌟
We are excited to welcome the incoming leadership team and look forward to another year of innovation, collaboration, and student advocacy.

Executive Officers
President: Md Imran Ahsan
Vice President: Md Omur Faruk
Secretary: Ibukunoluwa Olaosebikan
Treasurer: Asif Shorforaj Chowdhury
SGA Liaison: Ibukunoluwa Olaosebikan

Senators
Md Saif Rahman — Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Kelli Campbell — College of Law
Ibrahim A. Raji — Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Catherine Agbo — Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Brandon Keesecker — John Chambers College of Business and Economics

We are confident that the new GPSS leadership team will continue to foster inclusion, advocacy, academic excellence, and meaningful engagement for all graduate and professional students at WVU.

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Here’s to a smooth transition, continued collaboration, and a prosperous future for GPSS. May the organization continue to grow stronger, create impactful opportunities, and represent the voices of graduate and professional students with pride and excellence.

05/07/2026

🎉 GPSS Election Results Announced! 🎉

We are excited to officially announce the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) 2026–2027 elected officers and senators!

👏 Please join us in congratulating our newly elected leaders, who will represent and serve the graduate and professional student community at WVU.

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success are truly appreciated; we look forward to a great year ahead!

🙏 We would also like to thank all candidates who participated in this election. Your willingness to step up and serve the GPSS community is commendable and deeply valued.

📢 Stay tuned for more updates as we transition into the new term!

04/21/2026

🚨 GPSS Election Voting is Now Open! 🗳️

All graduate and professional students at WVU are invited to cast their vote and help shape student leadership!

👉 Vote here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerVztT-4YKx3Vz2M8xNk-CcN3LUDqCkFtTi-oT0SGrBRBAEw/viewform?usp=dialog

📌 Important:

* You must vote using your WVU MIX email account
* Votes from personal emails (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) will NOT be counted
* Only one response per student is allowed

⏰ Deadline: May 5 at 11:59 PM

Take a few minutes to review the candidates and make your voice heard. Your participation ensures strong representation for the graduate and professional student community!

This ballot is open to all currently enrolled graduate and professional students at West Virginia University. Please review each position carefully and select one candidate per position. Learn more about GPSS at WVU Engage: https://wvuengage.wvu.edu/organization/gpss All voters must cast their vote....

04/10/2026

GPSS & GSAW Spring Mixer 2026 🎳

Join us for a fun evening of free bowling tonight from 6:00–8:00 PM!
If you haven’t registered yet, please make sure to sign up.

Hope to see you there!

Come join GPSS for a fun night of bowling in celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Hosted in the Mountainlair, this event brings graduate and professional students together for an evening of connection, community, and friendly competition. Come unwind, meet fellow graduate students, and...

04/01/2026

Graduate and professional students at West Virginia University and member of Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU, you’ve earned a break 🙌

Come hang out with GPSS for a laid-back evening of bowling, billiards, ping pong, chase & board games, good vibes, and great company during Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

📍 Mountainlair Games Area
📅 April 10 | 6–8 PM

Come meet new ones, we’ll see you there!

🎟️ Register here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XTnXT8BidH1wFw

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03/30/2026

Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU Get Involved!

The GPSS 2026–2027 Election Nomination Form is now OPEN!

Are you passionate about representing your peers, making an impact, and gaining valuable leadership experience at West Virginia University? This is your opportunity to step up and be a voice for the graduate and professional student community.

Serving in GPSS is a great way to:
✨ Develop leadership skills
✨ Advocate for student needs
✨ Build connections across campus
✨ Make a meaningful difference

We strongly encourage all graduate and professional students at WVU to consider nominating themselves or a fellow student!

📌 Submit your nomination here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2J13xkNkDlt-Udw03TjyygGD_VD5kY9OeDn9fjTt38342nA/viewform?usp=dialog

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and lead!

The WVU Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 academic year. The nomination deadline is April 16, 2026. All currently enrolled graduate and professional students at WVU are eligible to nominate themselves for a position. Selected candidates ...

03/10/2026

🌍✨ Celebrate Culture at the International Street Festival! ✨🌍

The WVU Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU invites all international students to join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and global connections at the International Street Festival!

🎶 Enjoy live music
🍴 Taste delicious food from local food trucks
🛍️ Explore the international bazaar
🌎 Connect with the global Morgantown community

📅 April 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Morgantown Market Place
400 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV

🎟️ Free Entry!

This exciting event is sponsored by West Virginia University’s Office of Global Affairs along with community partners, bringing together cultures from around the world for a day of celebration and connection.

11/10/2025

🍁 Fall Mixer 2025–What a Night to Remember! 💛💙

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU Fall Mixer! With nearly 150 participants, the event was full of laughter, connections, and Mountaineer spirit.

It was wonderful to see students from across programs come together for an evening of fun games, food, prizes, and great conversations.

Events like this remind us what makes WVU special, a community built on collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Let’s keep this positive energy alive and continue working together to make our graduate student community even stronger!

We are your voices, and we love being your voices. 💙💛

11/10/2025

🍁 Fall Mixer 2025–What a Night to Remember! 💛💙

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU Fall Mixer! With nearly 150 participants, the event was full of laughter, connections, and Mountaineer spirit.

It was wonderful to see students from across programs come together for an evening of fun games, food, prizes, and great conversations.

Events like this remind us what makes WVU special, a community built on collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Let’s keep this positive energy alive and continue working together to make our graduate student community even stronger!

We are your voices, and we love being your voices. 💙💛

11/05/2025

🎉 Fall Mixer 2025 – Let’s Set the Vibe Together! 🍂

The Graduate and Professional Student Senate of WVU invites you to an evening full of food, fun, and friends at the Fall Mixer 2025!

🗓️ Friday, November 7th, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Blue and Gold Room – Towers

🎶 Got a song that sets the mood?
Add your favorite tracks to our Fall Mixer Playlist and help make the night unforgettable!
📱 Just scan the QR code below or at the event to add your songs.

✨ Expect:
🍴 Free Food
🎯 Fun Games
🏆 Prizes
🤝 A chance to meet fellow grad students!

Let’s make this mixer a night to remember—see you there! 💛💙