West Virginia University
10/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2025 06:41
WVU president to visit Berkeley, Jefferson counties on ‘Welcome Home Tour’
WVU President Michael T. Benson will visit two more West Virginia counties - Berkeley and Jefferson - as his "Welcome Home Tour" continues Oct. 26-28. (WVU Photo/Brian Persinger) Download full-size WHAT: West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will return to the Eastern Panhandle on his "Welcome Home Tour" when he travels to Berkeley and Jefferson counties. WHO: President Benson, University alumni and supporters, and local and community leaders WHEN: Oct. 26-28 During the visit, President Benson will make stops at historical sites, businesses and a local high school. Media members are invited to join him at the following times and locations: Monday, Oct. 27• Tour of WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg8-10 a.m. • Visit to the Gen. Adam Stephen House309 E. John St., Martinsburg4-5:30 p.m. • WVU Alumni Association receptionThe Venue by Brix 27110 N. Queen St., Martinsburg5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28• Visit to WVU Extension Jefferson County office at the WVU Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Kearneysville Research, Education and Outreach Center67 Apple Harvest Lane, Kearneysville9:45-11:15 a.m. • Tour of WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center300 South Preston St., Ranson11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Visit to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry1:30-2:30 p.m. NOTES: Once he makes these stops, President Benson will have visited 32 West Virginia counties in the 14 weeks since he became the University's 27th president. His goal is to get to all 55 counties by next summer. See more from earlier tour legs. More information about future tour dates will be released as details are finalized. -WVU- sj/10/24/25 MEDIA CONTACT: Shauna JohnsonExecutive Director of Strategic CommunicationsWVU Strategic Communications and Marketing304-293-8302; [email protected] Call 1-855-WVU-NEWS for the latest West Virginia University news and information from WVUToday. Media Advisories President Benson
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