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Let’s Go Ledger

Let’s Go Ledger is a newsletter from WVU Government Relations that shares powerful stories of West Virginia University’s impact across the state, keeping state leaders connected, informed, and inspired.

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From Tudor’s Biscuit World to the Custard Stand, high schools to underground coal mines, local coffee shops, furniture stores, farmers markets, and of course, a few museums, leg three of President Michael T. Benson’s Welcome Home Tour has come to a close. 

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We are proud that Governor Patrick Morrisey and his team spent time in Morgantown to celebrate the University’s role in the state — from rallying Mountaineer fans on game day, to engaging with University leadership, and supporting student-athletes through new NIL legislation. WVU remains committed to being at the heart of conversations about community, growth, and opportunity for all West Virginians. Recap more below!

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West Virginia University has recently secured two Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE grants to help boost local economics and workforce development.

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During the August congressional recess, the WVU and WVU Health System's Government Relations offices hosted staff from U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito's office for a series of campus and hospital visits. The staff delegation met with Dr. Ali Rezai, Executive Chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and toured several projects supported through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) championed by Senator Capito.

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