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A Morgantown couple who has given back to the University, a successful alumnus engineer, an internationally-known professor, a dedicated residence life employee, and a late director of the Mountainlair are being honored as “Most Loyals” during the 71st Mountaineer Week, a celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Oct. 19-28, on West Virginia University’s campus.

To date, the MLCA has donated more than $1.7 million to WVU Medicine Children’s. Funds from this year’s sale will go toward naming the cafeteria.

“The Mountain Loggers Cooperative Association has been a long-time supporter of WVU Medicine Children’s, and we’re very grateful for everything its members have done for us over the years, including their support of our new tower project,” Cheryl Jones, R.N., WVU Medicine Children’s chief nursing officer, who accepted the check at the auction, said. “The Association has helped numerous patients throughout the course of our relationship, and we’re so glad they will have a permanent spot in our new home.”

The WVU Foundation is organizing the 24-hour online fundraising effort as an easy way for University supporters to contribute to the University. Last year, during the inaugural WVU Day of Giving, nearly $3 million was raised.

“We’re hoping to build on the success of our first year,” said Mary Esposito, who is organizing the effort for the Foundation. “Day of Giving is a great way for alums and supporters all over the world to raise dollars for the University’s greatest priorities and opportunities. Those include scholarships and unrestricted funds at both the University and unit specific level.”

Summersville Regional Medical Center (SRMC) kicked off a fundraising campaign on October 10 in order to establish long-term financial stability.

West Virginia University students will find new opportunities to enhance their educational experience with a recent gift to the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design.

Emil Czul (pronounced “Sewell”), a late West Virginia University alumnus raised in Lochgelly and a 1950 graduate of Oak Hill High School, is making certain that future generations from Fayette County will not struggle to afford college as he did. 

Inspiring and supporting young entrepreneurs as they pursue their dreams, Nesha Sanghavi is paying it forward in the form of a major gift to the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics. 

A new college-wide scholarship will help West Virginia University students at the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design get important financial support. 

The Marc Bulger Foundation, established by the former WVU and NFL quarterback for whom it is named, has donated $100,000 to the WVU Medicine Children’s capital campaign. 

West Virginia University students studying at the  Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design will have new opportunities to thrive with the establishment of a  charitable remainder unitrust by Donald and Beverly Baker.