WVU President Gordon Gee Receives Contract Extension

The 79-year-old will remain the President at WVU for two more years.

West Virginia University's Board of Governors unanimously approved a one-year contract extension for University President Gordon Gee. His contract will now run through after June 30th, 2025.

“We noted that the University also is in a state of transformation. We must continue to act boldly. President Gee has shown time and again he is not afraid to do the difficult work required,” BOG Chair Taunja Willis-Miller said in a press release. "We believe he deserves additional time to see that through,” Willis-Miller said. “I understand there is criticism of the transformation actions being taken, but as a board, we must focus on the larger vision and future of the University. We do not have to agree, but we do need to move forward.”

“I would like to express my gratitude to the Board of Governors for their faith in me and in the vision we share for this great University. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to continuing the important work we are doing,” Gee said. “I love this University and the people of this state. And I will continue to work hard to reposition West Virginia University to be the national model for the modern land-grant university.”

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