Six members of the West Virginia University Class of 2026 and two December 2025 graduates have earned the Order of Augusta, the University’s most prestigious honor for academic excellence, leadership and service.
Syd Peng pledged $3 million in his will, reflecting a devotion to WVU that has endured for more than 50 years, including nearly 40 as a faculty member and 28 as chair of mining engineering.
WVU Foundation Scholar Laya Chennuru is graduating this month with degrees in neuroscience and psychology. She credits the Foundation Scholarship for expanding her horizons and shaping her educational journey at WVU.
The WVU Cancer Institute Annual Gala ushered in a new era of growth, raising a record-breaking $1,176,329 to advance innovative, compassionate cancer care.
