Announcements
Here’s where you’ll find the most recent updates and older announcements from WVU leaders.
Students, employees not required to take daily wellness survey Nov. 21-Jan. 18
November 19
Students, faculty and staff will not be required to take the COVID-19 daily wellness survey Saturday, Nov. 21 through Monday, Jan. 18.
Mountaineer Enews Story about daily wellness survey not required Nov. 21-Jan. 18
WVU details parking, transportation, additional information for spring semester
November 18
To help students, faculty and staff prepare for a safe return to campus in January, WVU is providing details on parking, transportation and more for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Fall 2020 course withdrawal deadline extended to Dec. 4
November 18
Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on all WVU campuses, including Keyser and Beckley, all undergraduate instruction will move online Nov. 23-24.
WVU to shift undergraduate classes online ahead of holiday break, end of fall semester
November 17
Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases within the state and on all WVU campuses, including Keyser and Beckley, all undergraduate instruction will move online Nov. 23-24.
WVU Today Story about shifting undergraduate classes online ahead of holiday break
Hugh Baby’s at Evansdale Crossing temporarily closed due to COVID-19 exposure
November 17
The Hugh Baby's location at Evansdale Crossing temporarily closed Tuesday (Nov. 17) after WVU was notified of a COVID-19 exposure at the storefront.
Guidance for holiday gatherings and travel
November 17
As we approach the holiday season and many people begin to plan for celebrations and related travel, WVU reminds faculty, staff and students to stay vigilant in protecting themselves and others from the potential spread of COVID-19.
Mountaineer Enews Story about guidance for holiday gatherings and travel
Students, employees alerted to increased safety measures amid COVID-19 surge
November 13
New safety measures are being put in place today (Nov. 13) as WVU, like the state and nation, experience an increase in COVID-19 cases. Gov. Jim Justice announced several executive orders which go into effect at midnight, including one that will require a mask/face covering be worn indoors in all public buildings at all times (even when physical distancing is possible).
Mountaineer Enews Story about increased safety measures amid COVID-19 surge
Waldo’s Chicken at Evansdale Crossing temporarily closed due to COVID-19 exposure
November 12
The Waldo’s Chicken location at Evansdale Crossing temporarily closed today (Nov. 12) after WVU was notified of a COVID-19 exposure at the storefront.
WVU urges students, employees to be vigilant and follow COVID-19 safety guidelines amid increase in positive test results
November 10
Like many places across the state and nation, WVU is seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 test results.
Mountaineer Enews Story about increase in positive test results
WVU to shift COVID-19 testing, reporting schedule during holidays
October 27
WVU is providing details on its upcoming COVID-19 testing schedule as the end of the fall semester and the holidays approach.
WVU Today Story about "COVID-19 testing schedule for end of the semester"
Older Announcements
For a complete archive of University COVID-related stories, see WVUToday.
- Letter from President E. Gordon Gee (Sept. 7)
- Letter from President E. Gordon Gee (Sept. 2)
- Letter from President E. Gordon Gee (Aug. 26)
- General Update (Aug. 11)
- Letter from Dean of Students Corey Farris (Aug. 10)
- Letter from Provost Maryanne Reed (Aug. 5)
- General Update (Aug. 4)
- WVU extends fall payment deadline (July 28)
- Letter from President E. Gordon Gee (July 27)
- Letter from Dean of Students Corey Farris (July 21)
- Letter from Vice President Cris DeBord (July 14)
- Public Health and Safety Letter (July 7)
- Letter from Dean of Students Corey Farris (June 23)
- Letter from Vice President Rob Alsop (June 16)
- Letter from Provost Maryanne Reed (June 8)
- Gee stresses personal accountability will be key in Return to Campus plan (June 3)