Congratulations from President Gee
Your West Virginia University journey that began with a dream culminates today.
Grit and determination have helped you overcome every obstacle, and we all know that the last few years have presented many challenges. But, as the word “commencement” implies, another journey is beginning.
Your experience here has been about discovering your purpose and ensuring your choices serve that purpose. Is your goal healing the sick? Inspiring others with your artistic vision? Shattering the status quo with the next high-tech innovation?
Whatever path you choose, the perseverance you demonstrated as a Mountaineer will guide you to ever-higher summits. The unique skills and strengths you honed will drive you onward.
And the support and goodwill of 200,000 other West Virginia University graduates will accompany you as you move on to your next destination.
Your purpose is calling. Let’s go.
Sincerely,
E. Gordon Gee
President, West Virginia University
Alma Mater
by Louis Corson
Alma, our Alma Mater,
The home of Mountaineers.
Sing we of thy honor,
Everlasting through the years.
Alma, our Alma Mater,
We pledge in song to you.
Hail, all hail, our Alma Mater,
West Virginia “U”.