Recently academic advisers gathered to hear the neuroscience behind and the value of play in small teams, in the classroom and even within advising appointments. After learning about the “play deficit” and “friendship recession,” participants learned how play helps us face change, lean into risk and enhance our creativity and lifelong problem-solving skills.

Maymester is designed to help current undergraduate students get ahead of their peers, stay on track for graduation and explore subjects they may not have had time to pursue during the rest of the school year.

Faculty in gateway/pre-requisite courses have begun issuing alerts in Navigate for students who cannot pass their class.  Alerts can be issued through April 16.  

In addition to the award winners, this year WVU recognized several faculty and primary role advisers with a Meritorious Recognition, signifying the quality of their application materials and highlighting the competitive field for this year’s awards.