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Beverly Wendland Appointed WVU Provost to Enhance Academics

1/10/2026

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Beverly Wendland has been appointed as West Virginia University's provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.
She previously served as provost at Washington University in St. Louis.
She helped launch the School of Public Health at Washington University.
At WVU, she will manage academic programs, faculty recruitment, and budget oversight.
She aims to prepare students for diverse career paths and to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Beverly Wendland has been appointed as West Virginia University's provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.
She previously served as provost at Washington University in St. Louis.
She helped launch the School of Public Health at Washington University.
At WVU, she will manage academic programs, faculty recruitment, and budget oversight.
She aims to prepare students for diverse career paths and to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.