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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When Fairmont, West Virginia-based MVB Financial Corp. rang the Nasdaq closing bell in New York City on March 28, you could hear that bell all the way back at West Virginia University.

The present met the past at Nasdaq that day, as finance students at the WVU College of Business and Economics joined MVB officials — many of whom are B&E alumni — at the podium for the ceremonial ringing. It had already been a big week for the business school students, who had also visited the New York Stock Exchange, globally recognized financial companies and alumni such as Wall Street executive Penni Roll, a B&E alumna who is CFO of Ares Capital Corporation in New York.

As the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics embarks on a new chapter with plans of a new building complex and other innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives, B&E alumni like Bryan Katchur are helping to the lead the way.

Whether it is through music or just simply a kind act, Dollar Agbemadon goes out of his way to encourage and strengthen the diverse and inclusive culture on the West Virginia University campus. And recently, the MBAgraduate student was recognized by the WVU International Student Organization for his outstanding efforts to promote understanding between the community and international students.

Agbemadon is a native of Accra, Ghana. He earned his undergraduate degree in management from the WVU College of Business and Economicsin 2015. Now, as a graduate student, he says he can remember what it was like embarking on this journey in a place where he didn’t know anyone.

West Virginia University’s Global Supply Chain Management program has not be around a long time, but you would never know that from the accolades it has received in its short life.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner will be among several experts who will work with high school and collegiate student teams hoping to create viable businesses in the state.

Throughout the past year, West Virginia University celebrated a milestone year – the 150th anniversary of the state’s land-grant institution. The WVU family honored its humble beginnings, saluted the years of rugged determination and began to forge an even brighter future — the University’s next 150 years — while also toasting to the present and the people who are currently leading a transformation in West Virginia and around the world.  

College courses are not what they once were. They are not solely driven by lectures or presenting concepts. They are driven by engagement. They are driven by experiment, by doing. And the faculty at the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics are at the forefront of this revolution, providing WVU business students with an innovative education and learning experiences they can apply in their careers.

West Virginia University College of Business and Economics finance students are in an Empire State of Mind after a weeklong, immersive trip to one of the major financial centers of the world – New York City. 

When you have the track record of success John Chambers has, it can become a big deal when he returns to his alma mater. The former president, CEO and chairman of the board at Cisco Systems makes a big splash when he is on campus at West Virginia University, and last spoke here in 2012.

He addressed the university community again on October 27, prompting hundreds to pack into the Mountainlair Ballrooms at WVU’s student union. And Chambers, as usual, did not disappoint in his presentation entitled “The New Digital Era and the Implications for Education.” He challenged WVU and the state to invest in innovation with resources and visionary thinking, components he believes are the components of historic, significant change.

Charles T. Jones, president and CEO of Amherst Industries, is pictured during his induction into the West Virginia Business Hall of Fame at The Greenbrier earlier this year.