We are One Global WVU

Breaking barriers and exploring new frontiers, the Office of Global Affairs strives to advance West Virginia University towards its global destiny.

About OGA

WVU breaks new ground in students headed to mining program in China

The three students will be the first women to participate in the two-week exchange program.

Global Mountaineers Certificate Program

Global Affairs is now offering the certificate add-on for students interested in showcasing their global awareness.

Brustein honored with Centennial Medal from IIE

William Brustein, VP for Global Strategies and International Affairs, was awarded a Centennial Medal by the Institute of International Education for contributions to global mobility leadership.

WVU awarded Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization

The award recognizes institutions of higher learning that have made significant efforts to promote international education and experiences on their campuses.

Meet the VP for Global Strategy and International Affairs

"The Office of Global Affairs serves to connect WVU to the world, and the world to WVU. Our mission is to help propel WVU to the ranks of an elite global university, and bring the world to West Virginia."

William Brustein

More about the VP for Global Strategy & International Affairs

2,262

Over two-thousand international students choose to make Morgantown their home.

114

WVU is represented by students from 114 countries.

964

964 WVU students chose to take their education outside the United States.

This past year, 75 WVU courses were taught abroad as faculty-led education abroad programs.