Projects and Initiatives
The Office of the Provost oversees and engages in a variety of efforts that support the University’s overall mission and vision.
Accreditation
WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which guarantees the quality of the University as a whole. The Provost’s Office plays an integral role in WVU’s accreditation process.
AccreditationEducational Materials Affordability
Partners across campus have created guidelines that help make educational expenses more affordable for WVU students.
Educational Materials AffordabilityGeneral Education Curriculum Revision
In 2025, the Office of the Provost began in earnest to reinvent WVU’s general education curriculum to better serve students’ needs – now and into the future.
General Education Curriculum RevisionHonorary Degrees
Each fall, the University community is invited to nominate outstanding individuals for the Honorary Doctorate Degree at WVU. The Provost’s Office manages this effort.
Honorary DegreesMost Valuable Player Awards
Throughout 2020 and 2021, the WVU Office of the Provost celebrated its Most Valuable Player awards to recognize outstanding teaching, research and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Valuable Player AwardsJohns Hopkins University and West Virginia University Research Collaborative
Announced in June 2026, the Johns Hopkins University-West Virginia University Collaborative Awards Program is designed to support research collaborations between researchers at both universities.
Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University Research Collaborative