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Son honors his dad’s WVU legacy with gift to benefit scholarships, chemistry education and more

Nearly 70 years ago, West Virginia University welcomed Ruey Yuan Lin and prepared him for a successful career as a research scientist. His son is now showing his gratitude with a generous gift to aid education, outreach and life-changing experiences for future students in his father’s honor.

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WVU alumni couple’s gift supports media program advancements and upgrades in historic Martin Hall

Mountaineer alumni James and Barbara Gilkerson are investing in improvement and innovation as exemplified through their recent $300,000 gift to the West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications.

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WVU Day of Giving brings in over $22 million to make a difference across the University

Over 24 hours, alumni and friends contributed more than 11,000 gifts to make an impact across the West Virginia University System.

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Cindi Roth to retire as WVU Foundation president and CEO

After nearly 13 years of visionary leadership, Cynthia “Cindi” L. Roth has announced plans to retire as president and chief executive officer of the West Virginia University Foundation in the fall of 2026.

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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.

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