Proper on cue, funding is lined as much as full the primary section of a brand new apply facility for the West Virginia College Mountaineer Marching Band. The WVU Board of Governors accredited roughly $1.6 million for the Satisfaction Observe Area and Facility challenge throughout a daily assembly Friday (Feb. 21).
Development of the primary section is scheduled to start March 1, and must be accomplished in July in time for the beginning of fall band camp.
referred to as Don Wilcox Area and relocate the band tower. The positioning already options lighting for night practices. When not in use by the “Pride of West Virginia,” the sphere will probably be used for intramural sports activities.
Later phases envision the development of a brand new storage constructing and a lined pavilion.
Throughout a daily BOG assembly Thursday, members voted to approve a high candidate to function the College’s twenty seventh president. A public announcement with extra data is deliberate at a later time.
In his report Friday, Interim Provost and Vice President for Tutorial Affairs Paul Kreider highlighted the College’s R1 reaffirmation earlier this month, the best attainable analysis rating.
“I continue to be amazed by the research contributions of our faculty and the outstanding opportunities they provide our students — both undergraduate and graduate,” Kreider mentioned. “Students seek out this institution to work with our renowned astrophysicists, forensic scientists, infectious disease researchers and more. As we invest in and grow programs that attract these world-class students and faculty, WVU will continue to be a leader in research and development and an economic engine for the state and region.”
WVU President Gordon Gee instructed Board members Friday the College will play a key position within the WV POWER Tech Middle, a brand new initiative introduced throughout Gov. Patrick Morissey’s State of the State tackle.
“We at West Virginia University are excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Marshall, Shepherd and Blue Ridge on further efforts to make the Mountain State a technology leader,” Gee mentioned. “Building on our University’s existing strengths in AI, robotics, energy, cybersecurity, and other areas, we will work with our partners to build a high-tech workforce.”
Gee additionally addressed how WVU is monitoring actions of the 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session, in addition to current state and federal govt orders and company steerage.
“I want to thank our students, faculty and staff for their patience as we work through these complex issues in a thoughtful and thorough way,” Gee mentioned.
