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WVU Foundation 70th Anniversary: 1954-2024

WVU Foundation marks 70 years of philanthropy

The West Virginia University Foundation is celebrating 70 years of private philanthropy to benefit the University and its land-grant mission.

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Will Green

WVU Foundation names William J. Green senior vice president of development, chief development officer

A senior executive with nearly 20 years of experience in both health care and higher education fundraising at Rutgers, Villanova and Penn has been chosen as the new senior vice president of development and chief development officer for the West Virginia University Foundation.

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The 2024 honorees are (L-R): Steve Conrad, Most Loyal West Virginian; Scott Branham, Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer; Rebecca Fint-Clark, Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff; and Donna Staggs, Most Loyal Staff Mountaineer.

WVU recognizes ‘Most Loyal’ honorees during Mountaineer Week

The 2024 honorees are Steve Conrad, Most Loyal West Virginian; Scott Branham, Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer; Rebecca Fint-Clark, Most Loyal Faculty/Professional Staff; and Donna Staggs, Most Loyal Staff Mountaineer.

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WVU Foundation Outstanding Philanthropy Awards

WVU Foundation announces 2024 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards

The West Virginia University Foundation is honoring three individuals and a local corporation with 2024 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards for their tremendous generosity, leadership and dedication.

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Thorsten Wuest Ph.D.

Thorsten Wuest Ph.D.

During a two-year term as an officer in the German military, Thorsten Wuest found himself assigned leading a logistics platoon focused on the supply and maintenance of military operations.

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