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Why WVU

Why WVU

At WVU, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who go beyond for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Through our shared values, WVU students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there. We are proud to stand as one voice, one University, one WVU.

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Mission, Vision and Values

Being a Mountaineer means you have a passion for our values: service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation.

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Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our campuses foster diversity in both our student and employee populations, with programs and events that serve to educate and celebrate.

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“I truly believe in the work that I do and that it positively impacts the environment and lives of West Virginians. Working at WVU makes me feel like I’m a part of something far bigger than myself.”

— Stephanie Toothman, Office of Sustainability
“West Virginia has become a home for me. I was able to achieve most of the things I wanted in my career, with a nice balance between work and life.”

— Dr. Mohamad Salkini, Division of Urologic Oncology
“The research community here has been very supportive. The mentoring environment is superb for junior faculty and I am nurtured in an environment that is conducive to my success.”

— Dr. Candice Brown, Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology
“WVU employees engage in a shared passion for not only the future of the University, but for the future of the state as well, and this common goal serves as a reminder every day of how grateful I am to work for this incredible institution.”

— Meridith Balas, Director of Alumni Engagement

Want to know more about what it's like to work for WVU? Hear about it from some of our employees! You'll get a look at some of the diverse types of careers we offer and the benefits of being a Mountaineer.