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Changing lives: Couple’s scholarship gifts to WVU open doors for students

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Scholarship gifts from longtime WVU supporters Gary McKown and Jill Meuser have benefited nearly 30 students pursuing degrees in education and chemistry.

Clarksburg natives show gratitude for WVU education, work experience by pledging their entire estate for scholarships

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

West Virginia University empowered Dr. Dave and Becky Swartz to succeed in life via education, scholarship and work experience. More than 40 years later, the Clarksburg natives are showing their gratitude by pledging their entire estate to support scholarships for future students.

Scholarships drive WVU student creators, developers and researchers on the path to success

Thursday, August 21, 2025

West Virginia University scholarship recipients Ben Golden, Jayla Boyd and Reese Allen could never have imagined how philanthropic support would lead to unexpected opportunities that would shape their college careers and professional goals.

WVU names 2025 class of Ruby Fellows

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Four promising West Virginia University doctoral students are continuing their academic journeys with support from the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows program.

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Making a Difference: Scholarship Support at West Virginia University

Scholarships lead to greater opportunities for West Virginia University students, shaping their college careers and professional goals. Your gifts help make college accessible and affordable for students across West Virginia and beyond.

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Joseph Watkins '25

Joseph Watkins is fulfilling his goal since high school — to work in a lab and pursue a career in the field of pathology — with support from the Mildred C. Swanson Scholarship in Histotechnology.