Rodriguez CLARKSBURG – Former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez can't claim Michigan citizenship to escape Monongalia County jurisdiction over a $4 million lawsuit against him, attorneys for the university argue in federal court.
WHEELING -- West Virginia is and always has been my home. West Virginia University is my University, and where I proudly earned my law degree. I am deeply saddened and troubled that WVU is allowing its reputation to be tarnished by what is perceived to be the granting of a degree to the Governor's daughter that may not have been actually earned.
Rodriguez CLARKSBURG – By abandoning the West Virginia University football team before their final game, former coach Rich Rodriguez strengthened his defensive position in a $4 million contract dispute with West Virginia taxpayers.
Rich Rodriguez MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University's $4 million lawsuit against former football coach Rich Rodriguez caries an element of mystery in an allegation that he contacted Mountaineer recruits before resigning.
Michael MORGANTOWN -- Tony Michael has been selected as the new program leader for West Virginia University Extension's Institute for Labor Studies and Research (ILSR).
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- West Virginia University alumnus Ken Kendrick welcomed the Mountaineers to Arizona on Dec. 31 with a surprise donation of over $1 million to cover the cost of unsold tickets to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
West Virginia University defensive end Johnny Dingle celebrates the Mountaineers' 48-28 victory against Oklahoma on Jan. 2 in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. As the clock wound down, the team gave interim coach Bill Stewart a Gatorade bath. "I have never had a Gatorade bath," Stewart said. "For all those assistant coaches out there that are better than me, that was for you." (Photo by Greg Ellis, WVU)
Rodriguez MORGANTOWN - West Virginia University has sued former head football coach Rich Rodriguez after he left the school before completing his contract.
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher on Thursday ended speculation by announcing that he will not be seeking re-election to a second term on the State's highest Court.
MORGANTOWN -- Chesapeake Energy has committed $750,000 over the next five years to provide scholarships and other academic enhancements to energy-related programs at West Virginia University.
Huntington attorney Menis Ketchum speaks during his Dec. 12 press conference to formally announce his run for a seat on the state Supreme Court. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON – Surrounded by family, friends and supporters, Huntington attorney Menis Ketchum made his bid for a seat on the state Supreme Court official.
Carr MORGANTOWN -- Timothy Carr, a professor in West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the college's first Miller Energy Professor.
CHARLESTON – Attorneys Wesley Metheney and Paul Farrell Jr. of Huntington coaxed a $10 million verdict out of a Monongalia County jury when state law allowed no more than $1 million, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.