When I think of West Virginians, I do not stand for the frequent stereotype given to us. Instead, when thinking about our state and its people, I think back to what I know is true: West Virginians are down-to-earth, hard-working and resourceful.
I have been told hip replacement will give me a new lease on life, so I am sure it will delight you that I will be around for another 75 years! Thank you to our fabulous doctors for making me even more hip than before.
50 years ago today, John Denver released Take Me Home, Country Roads. The song is a reminder that no matter how far we may roam, the West Virginia hills will always beckon us home. I am forever grateful that Country Roads called me to the place I belong … twice!
Sweet Sixteen, here we come! Congratulations
@CoachHuggs
and
@WVUhoops
. You made Mountaineers - from Morgantown to San Diego and beyond - very proud tonight.
Regardless of tonight’s result, I am so proud of our Mountaineers. Thank you Jevon and Daxter for four fabulous years. And thank you to every member of this team for representing our University and our state with pride. Let’s go Mountaineers!
Hello from home! 👋 My selfies are not the same without our students. I am thinking of you today, and every day, as we each do our part to keep our University and our state safe and healthy.
I am thinking of our friends at Marshall University on the anniversary of the tragic plane crash that took 75 lives and forever changed countless more. Together, we are West Virginia Strong.
Congratulations to Daxter Miles and Jevon Carter. True Mountaineers. It was a pleasure to watch you finish off your West Virginia University careers at the Coliseum this evening in fabulous style.
Congratulations
@CoachHuggs
on 900 career wins. It is a joy to watch you prepare our students for success on the court and in life. A Hall of Fame coach, no doubt.
With today's news of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in our state, it is critical that every West Virginian and those around us take this pandemic seriously. Stay home and practice social distancing. Do your part to stop the spread of the virus. Together, we can save lives.
We all want to see football back this fall, but only if it can be done safely. The health of our student-athletes, our staff and our fans must be our top priority in any plan to return to the field. Until then, I will be practicing my stiff arm at home!
Let me be clear: West Virginia University will not tolerate any form of racism, discrimination or bias on our campuses. And we will always address areas of concern with open eyes and open hearts.
My letter to our campus community:
Five years ago today it was announced that I would be returning to West Virginia University. The University and West Virginia have been one of the greatest gifts in my life.
Happy West Virginia Day! I am so proud to call WV my home and to lead a University that strives to better our state each and every day. It allows me to live with a purpose.
It was a pleasure to spend time with Noel Devine in Florida recently. A proud West Virginia University graduate and a member of our Sports Hall of Fame.
I was so excited to sprint into 2018 that I had a little accident along the way. Do not worry, I am still feeling fabulous (just a little black and blue for a few days). Thank you to all who have wished me well and Happy New Year!
I had a lovely time celebrating the comradery formed this season between the WVU baseball team and the Iowa State University softball team with President Wendy Wintersteen!