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2025 Messages to Graduates

Congratulations to our graduates as they complete their academic careers! We wish the best for our future leaders and so do some special people in their lives have messages to share.

Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering


Andrew I am So very very proud of you and what you have already accomplished in life ! Your grandpa is smiling in heaven ! Live your life and make those dreams come true i will always be cheering for you and be your biggest fan ! Love you to the moon and back


Melinda Brown

Melinda Brown

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering


Congratulations! We are so proud of you! We love you!


Joseph Black holding a WVU Let's Go Class of 2024 flag

Joseph Black

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering


Congratulations on this life accomplishment. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what your future holds.


Andrew Sarver

Andrew Sarver

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering


Andrew Daniel Sarver, eres del hombre!


Ashton Crawford and family

Ashton Crawford

Mining Engineering


Ashton, The day has finally came… you are graduating college with honors!  I am so proud of the person you’ve become. While circumstances were tough, you became tougher. I am thankful to be your mom and being given the opportunity to watch you grow and excel!

Just remember to always keep the strong faith you have demonstrated the last few years. Wherever you are, know that I’ll be cheering you on! Anytime, anywhere, I’m there. Love, Mom


Drew in front of a large West Virginia sign

Drew Reese

Mining Engineering


Drew, Words cannot express how proud we are of you! 2020 was such a challenging freshman year and you showed such self reliance in a time with no in person tutoring and few professor office hours. A dual major in Civil and Mining Engineering! Congratulations! Love, Your Whole Reese Family


Cole Binion and family

Cole Binion

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering


My heart is full, celebrating this milestone of my sweet, sweet first born. Be very proud of all you have achieved, I know we all are! The sky is the limit Cole. The Lord will guide you always! Much love!


Ian Jackson and family

Ian Jackson

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering


Congratulations on earning your master’s degree from WVU! We are beyond proud of all the hard work, dedication, and determination that brought you to this moment. Watching you grow into the person you are today has been one of the greatest joys of our lives.

As you begin this exciting new chapter at Apple in Cupertino, know that our hearts are full of pride and love. You’ve earned every bit of this success, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish.


Nathan Lilly and family

Nathan Lilly

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering


You can do hard things! We are so very proud of you Nathan and we can’t wait to see how far you fly!


Nathan Irvin and family

Nathan Irvin

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering


We are all so proud of you and all that you have accomplished!! We look forward to your next journey at Rice University! Love you Mom and Denny


Nathaniel O'Brien and family

Nathaniel O'Brien

Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering


Words can not express how proud we are of you! You have worked so hard to get to this point. We can't wait to see what comes next for you.  We are sure you will rock whatever it is...and we are sure there will be some Ultimate sprinkled in as well! Love you so much!!


Olivia McCrackin and family

Olivia McCrackin

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering


Congratulations Olivia McCrackin! You have made us all very proud.


Owen Ehresman holding a WVU flag

Owen Ehresman

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering


Owen! You did it! We are very proud of your hard work, commitment, and determination. Well done! Mom, Dad, Kate, and Abigail


Brian Collins

Brian Collins

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering


Brian - We are so proud of you! You took on mechanical engineering and got it done while basically minoring in Marching and Pep Band all while staying on Dean's List for all 8 semesters! Your future is bright! Love you! Mom and Dad


Lauren Musbach in blue and gold at Mountaineer Stadium for a football game

Lauren Musbach

Chemical and Biomedical Engineering


Lauren, we are so happy and proud of you! You worked so hard and now it is your time to shine! - Love, Mom and Dad and Marie


the Pellock family in blue and gold WVU gear

Michael Pellock

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering


MVP, we are all so incredibly proud of your grit and accomplishments! You are on your way to success. Enjoy the new journey. Love you, Dad, Mom, Dom, cousins, Aunt Krista, Uncle Tony, Uncle Kerry, Aunt Melinda, Aunt Rosi, and your grandparents. Let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 WVU family graduates now!!!!! Let’s go!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so proud of the bumpy road you have endured and conquered! Good luck at DCS. We love you!

Congratulations Michael! All of your hard work has paid off and in a few weeks you will be a Flight Test Engineer! I can’t wait to see what the next chapter in life brings. Love you

You did it Michael🎉🎓👨🏻‍🎓 Go Big Mike!!!! Big Congratulations on your degrees at WVU!!!! We’re so excited for you and your new career and job!!! Love, The Fowler Family


Clara Deskins at Valley Falls, waterfall in background

Clara Deskins

Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering


You are amazing Clara! Congratulations! - Love, Mama