MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Effective Oct. 31, hundreds of West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) employees will transition to direct employment for WVU.

In addition to streamlining processes and improving access to resources, officials said the move will better align the infrastructure and mission of the institution.

WVU Executive Director of Strategic Communication Shauna Johnson released the following statement:

To better align research operations more closely with the University’s mission and infrastructure, West Virginia University — in collaboration with WVU Research Corporation or WVURC — is transitioning WVURC employees to direct University employment, effective Oct. 31, 2025.

This is a structural change designed to streamline operations, reduce costs and duplication, an

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