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Campus and Community Resources

Find information about campus resources, the Center for Black Culture's LIFT Mentoring Program, and student, parent, or alumni organizations.

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LIFT Mentoring Program

Network and Learn

Join the LIFT Mentoring program to receive guidance through your first year at WVU. This program is available to incoming Black first-year students and is a great way to start your university experience with mentorship and connection.

Learn About the LIFT Mentoring Program
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Campus Resources

Find Support and Succeed

Discover campus resources intended to promote your personal, professional and academic growth. Find campus organizations created for wellness, community development, and so much more.

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Student Organizations

Explore and Engage

Joining a student organization is a great way to get engaged on campus and meet students with shared interests. See organizations on campus and beyond that were created for and by Black students.

See Student Organizations

Live at the Quad

A Living Learning Community for Black and Hispanic/Latino students...

The Quad LLC was created to provide a space for cultural connection and academic support.

The community focuses on four areas of student development that are priorities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs): Cultural Connections, Engagement, Academics and Service.

What You Can Expect:

  • Live in a supportive, academic-focused living learning community with your peers.
  • Attend events and activities centered around the Quad's values.
  • Connect with other students and engage with WVU resources.
  • Prepare for a successful and fulfilling college experience.
  • Focus on your personal development.
Learn More About the Quad LLC

Parent and ALumni Communities

Learn about organizations available to parents and alumni.

Black Alumni Association

The Black Alumni Association is an excellent resource for graduates of WVU. See how you can get involved with the association and join their mailing list at the page linked below.

Learn About the BAA

Mountaineer Parents Club

The Mountaineer Parents Club connects parents and families to the WVU student experience. Visit their website to learn more about what they offer and how to join.

Learn About the MPC

Upcoming News and Events

Community Spotlight

The MLK Achievement Award Recipient

The 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Delegate Anitra Hamilton.

Read the Article The MLK Achievement Award Recipient
Community Spotlight

The MLK Achievement Award Recipient

The 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Delegate Anitra Hamilton.

Read the Article The MLK Achievement Award Recipient
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CBC Events

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Past Community Spotlights

WVU Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers Celebrates 40 Years

The National Society of Black Engineers chapter of the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University is observing its 40-year anniversary this month, an important milestone in the chapter’s history.

Read the Article WVU Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers Celebrates 40 Years

Meet the First Black Woman to Earn a PhD in Forensic Science at WVU

In May, Lauryn Christian Alexander became the first Black woman to graduate from WVU with a PhD in forensic science.

Read the Article Meet the First Black Woman to Earn a PhD in Forensic Science at WVU

The MLK Achievement Award Recipient

The 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Delegate Anitra Hamilton.

Read the Article The MLK Achievement Award Recipient

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