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Providing scholarships for West Virginia University students, along with private charitable support to @WestVirginiaU and its affiliated organizations.
Morgantown, WV
Joined August 2010
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The @WestVirginiaU Mountaineer Marching Band's pregame show is always special on @WVUfootball game days. Check out this perspective from Saturday on the field with the WVU Drumline. π₯π₯. βͺ Support the Pride: #WVU | #HailWV
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WVU's Downtown Campus with that winter feeling πΈ βοΈ
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This Sunday, Jan. 14, 60 Minutes is scheduled to air a two-segment special featuring the @WVURNIβs groundbreaking research on the treatment of Alzheimerβs disease and drug addiction. The episode airs at 7 p.m. ET.
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βFrom a student standpoint, when they see alums, donors and the University investing in something to help them be more successful, it goes a little bit beyond the actual facility.". Building for the future: A new home for the Pride β‘οΈ
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The @WVUWBB team defeated Coppin St. today as part of Education Day, which meant the Coliseum was filled with local middle and elementary school students singing Country Roads πππ. #WVU | @WestVirginiaU | #HailWV
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The Flying WV is looking good on you, Reynolds Hall. π
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"Letβs start a legacy of what it means to be a Mountaineer. Letβs walk the talk. Letβs lead.". Jeff Hostetler asking other former @WVUSports athletes to help fund the top floor of the new @WVUKids hospital, which will resemble a #WVU locker room. β‘οΈ
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We are incredibly grateful to the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust for a $50 million gift supporting a new, state-of-the-art, comprehensive cancer hospital for @WVUMedicine. More β‘οΈ
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π¨ As #WVU & Kansas face off today in basketball, the two schools are coming together to fight cancer. Help @CoachHuggs by supporting the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund. Donate below or text "WVU" to 91999. Let's go! #HailWV. β‘οΈ
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Our donors continue to transform @WestVirginiaU and the state of West Virginia. π. WVU Board of Governors OKs 3οΈβ£ major construction projects and financing β. β‘οΈ | #WVU | #HailWV
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"We are grateful that we have the opportunity to help people any way we can, especially in the childrenβs hospital.". Former Mountaineer Jedd Gyorko (@JGyorko05) donates $100K to @WVUKids capital campaign βΎοΈ β‘οΈ #WVU #HailWV
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We are grateful to WVU Athletic Director @wrenbaker and wife Heather for making a $100,000 #WVUDayofGiving gift to support the Mountaineer Athletic Club (@WVU_MAC). Thank you, Wren and Heather!
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A look at the 60 Minutes feature from this weekend focusing on the @WVURNI's groundbreaking research to slow Alzheimer's progression and treat addiction β‘οΈ
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π£ "Itβs truly a dream come true. And I know in my heart that, tonight, I am my ancestors' wildest dreams.". Hear from @PatriceHarrisMD after being sworn in as the first African-American woman president of the American Medical Association π₯β‘οΈ #WVU
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π£οΈ "I'm proud to represent West Virginia & the great people in the state of West Virginia." - #WVU football coach @NealBrown_WVU during Big 12 Media Day. Help us continue the momentum for the upcoming season with a gift to the @WVU_MAC here πͺβ‘οΈ | #HailWV
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Former #WVU standout Nick Kwiatkoski (@nkwiatkoski27) of the Chicago Bears visited today with several kids at WVU Medicine Children's. πΈ #HailWV. We love seeing former Mountaineer athletes take part in the campaign to #GrowChildrens β‘οΈ
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"Being the Mountaineer is the greatest honor of my entire life.". Trevor Kiess this week completed his final official athletic event as the @WVUMascot. Thank you for representing @WestVirginiaU, the state of West Virginia and all of Mountaineer Nation. ππ₯β¬οΈ #WVU #HailWV
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A closer look at a few of the retooled @WVUfootball uniform combinations unveiled today. πΈ . Check out the spring game recap here β‘οΈ #HailWV #WVU
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We are blown away by the generosity & response of Mountaineer Nation to #WVUDayofGiving. We more than doubled last year's total, bringing in over $6.2 million on 3,001 gifts. We can't thank you enough for your unwavering support of our great University! π #WVU #HailWV
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π΅"Hail, all hail! Our Alma Mater, @WestVirginiaU." π΅ . March 4οΈβ£ is National Marching Band Day. There's no better band than the @WVUMarchingBand. #WVU #HailWV #NationalMarchingBandDay
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We are humbled by the generosity and support of Mountaineers around the world year after year on #WVUDayofGiving. Sincerely, thank you. π. #WVU | @WestVirginiaU | #HailWV
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Merry Christmas, Mountaineers! May your day be filled with love and joy among friends and family. π
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"Without the donors and a lot of great #WVU fans out there, we couldn't do what we do.". Your support through the @WVU_MAC helps ensure No. 1β£7β£ @WVUBaseball's continued success on and off the field. π₯πͺ . #HailWV β‘οΈ
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Our University. Our Future. Our Day. November 1οΈβ£3οΈβ£ #WVUDayofGiving . #WVU | @WestVirginiaU | #HailWV
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Congratulations to Mountaineer legend Steve Slaton who will be inducted into the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame on January 1. β . Slaton set the Sugar Bowl record in 2006 with 204 rushing yards on 26 carries & three total touchdowns in West Virginia's 38-35 win over Georgia. #HailWV
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Professor Emeritus Robert E. DiClerico from @WVUEberly is expanding educational opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the greater Morgantown community with a planned gift of over $1 million. π. Read more β‘οΈ
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With support from current and former WVU menβs basketball players, Coach Bob Huggins inspired a Beckley-area audience to contribute $268,326 to bolster clinical research and patient care at @WVUCancer. π. More:
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From one Mountaineer to a future @WestVirginiaU Mountaineer: 1οΈβ£ day old and already met the Mountaineer mascot. β
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Thank you to all of the first responders and health care workers throughout the state serving on the front lines of this pandemic. As Mountaineers, we are stronger together. π
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West Virginia University alumni and friends contributed a record $270.1 million to the WVU Foundation in fiscal year 2021 to benefit meaningful education, research and outreach activities at @WestVirginiaU. π»ππππ πππ. Read more β‘οΈ
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A $1 million gift from Justin Thompson and family will support life-saving specialty care for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the new WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. Read more about the generous donation β‘οΈ
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Happy 156th birthday to @WestVirginiaU! Thank you to all of our donors who make a difference, helping fulfill WVU's land-grant mission. Let's go! ππ. Support the area of WVU that means the most to you β‘οΈ
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On National #MarchingBandDay, here's a look back at some of the @WVUMarchingBand's halftime performance for the game against NC State ππ. βͺοΈContribute to the band's new practice facility here β‘οΈ #WVU | #HailWV
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WVU vs. Tennessee is set for this weekend in Charlotte. The @WVUMarchingBand will be there. But how well do band members know the faces of the football team? ππΊπ. Fans and alumni can help the band travel at #WVU #HailWV
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"There is no overstating the gratitude we feel to our donors who are as passionate as we are about changing the lives of West Virginians.". @WVUKids commemorated the placing of the final steel beam on its new hospital during a virtual topping out ceremony this week π₯β¬οΈ
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On her last official day as the Mountaineer Mascot, thank you to Mary Roush for representing Mountaineer Nation this past year! ππ. Mikel Hager will begin his tenure as the 69th Mountaineer Mascot with the Passing of Rifle Ceremony is set for tonight. Let's go!
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"This is a fantastic gift; itβs a game-changer.". $4.8M trust gift from longtime WVU supporter David G. Allen bolsters education, health and athletics at West Virginia University π β‘οΈ
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You did it! Mountaineer Nation has unlocked an extra $20,000 after posting over 2,000 photos in the Mountaineer Photo Challenge. Thank you! πͺ β There's still time to add in your donation for #WVUDayofGiving. Any amount can make a difference! #WVU #HailWV
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βI want to make a difference in the Mountaineer community.". In honor of National Armed Forces Day, congratulations to Abigail Panza who is set to become the first female U.S. Army Infantry Lieutenant in WVU history π β‘οΈ
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π£οΈ "We looked at a number of different things but the one thing we wanted to accentuate was the Flying WV. And then shadowing into that is the state, of which we're very proud.". A full look at the newly finished WVU Coliseum floor π β¬οΈ
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We hope every-bunny has a wonderful Easter Sunday. π°
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Congratulations to Deuce McBride, going to the New York Knicks after being selected as the 36th pick in the NBA Draft! Letβs go. π‘π΅ #HailWV
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What are the best impressions from the @WVUMarchingBand of @wvubandvoice introducing the Pride of West Virginia? Five important questions as the #WVU band gets set for the @WVUfootball opener. Help the band travel at #HailWV
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"I spent one magical year here. I fell in love with this place. The people make West Virginia.". Former #WVU interim president C. Peter Magrath's planned gift to @WestVirginiaU will benefit graduate students for years to come. π β¬οΈ
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Our third annual #WVUDayofGiving was incredible for @WestVirginiaU! We can't thank Mountaineer Nation enough for its unwavering support, giving over $11 million to help fund our state's flagship, land-grant University. THANK YOU!! ππ
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βEach year, we host more than 1οΈβ£,0οΈβ£0οΈβ£0οΈβ£ families who need an affordable place to stay while their loved ones receive treatment.". Rosenbaum Family House with @WVUMedicine celebrates 2οΈβ£0οΈβ£ years of service β. β© | #WVU
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Senior Foundation Scholar Caroline Leadmon is one of only eight students graduating this week with the University's highest honor β the Order of Augusta. She will be attending @WVULaw in the fall. Congratulations, Caroline! πππ₯ . #WVUgrad | #UnitedAsOne
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"When they march in, it brings a tear to your eye.". The @WVUMarchingBand made an impact on fans during a recent visit to Princeton. β¬οΈ You can also catch The Pride this weekend in Kingwood at the Buckwheat Festival. #WVU #HailWV
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The fall colors are in full force on campus at @WestVirginiaU. ππ. More πΈβ‘οΈ | #WVU
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π£οΈ βBecause of WVU and generous donors, I have become a strong leader, an empowered volunteer and above all, a true Mountaineer.". - Teresa Hoang (@teresaqhoang).π Class of 2020.π @HonorsCollege .πΈ 2019 Homecoming Queen.π©βπ 2016 Bucklew Scholar.π₯οΈ Computer Science major
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A very significant gift has helped push our total beyond $10 million! Thank you! You are making this an incredible day for @WestVirginiaU. ππ. If you haven't given yet, there's still time before #WVUDayofGiving is complete πβ‘οΈ
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A generous gift from Ken Kendrick to support the WVU baseball program includes the renaming of Monongalia County Ballpark to the Kendrick Family Ballpark. Read more β‘οΈ
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It's been a special year for @WVUBaseball as @Alek_Manoah47 and @Darius_Hill32 set 3οΈβ£ combined records last night. β
Single-season strikeout record (Manoah, 125).β
Career doubles record (Hill, 74).β
Career at-bats record (Hill, 910). πΈβ‘οΈ #HailWV #WVU
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βToday is a fantastic day for the state of West Virginia.". Virgin Hyperloop announced that it will locate a certification facility in West Virginia on nearly 800 acres of land spanning Tucker and Grant counties. Full story:
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The @wvuwomenssoccer team raised over $11,000 this past year to support breast cancer research at #WVU. Here's a look back at a feature from the fall on what it means to the team ππ
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π£οΈ "I am so excited and ecstatic to get in the booth. I've had the time of my life in there.". π Former Mountaineer Pat McAfee will be a part of ESPN's college football Thursday night crew, providing color commentary for games this fall πποΈ
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πΊββοΈβ‘οΈπ. A look at the @WVUMarchingBand going through camp this week. #WVU #HailWV. Complete gallery πΈβ‘οΈ
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βMr. Coontzβ generous gift is a testament to a lifelong commitment of service to others.". Late #WVU alum, World War II veteran leaves over $2 million for @wvustatler scholarships πβ‘οΈ
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π£ "As we look to the future, we also look to the community and friends of the @WVUMarchingBand for your continued support.β. WVU seeks to build Pride of West Virginia Practice Facility π·πΊβ‘οΈ #WVUDayofGiving
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It's Homecoming weekend at @WestVirginiaU! We are excited to see our alumni, friends and donors striping the stadium in gold and blue on Saturday. π . #WVU | #HailWV
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A group of WVU scientists are developing a nasal mist vaccine targeting COVID-19. Read more about their work β‘οΈ
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After a 2-0 win over Texas Tech, @WVUBaseball will play for a Big 12 championship on Sunday. Letβs Go! #HailWV #WVU
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A 1972 graduate of West Virginia University, Dr. Philip High has been a longtime supporter of WVU athletics, making an annual contribution to the @WVU_MAC for 45 consecutive years. "Iβm not a big donor. I just do what I can as a working guy.". More β‘οΈ
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For many students, scholarships are the difference between dreaming of a college education and enrolling in classes. With your support, @WestVirginiaU students are continuing to climb higher from remote locations during COVID-19. ππ
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