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Student Life Hall of Fame

The WVU Student Life Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to recognize former Student Life employees who have made an extraordinary contribution to student life at West Virginia University.
 

Nomination & Selection Criteria

WVU Student Life recognizes the achievements and contributions of our outstanding students and staff members.

  • Nominee must be a retired or former WVU employee.
  • Nominee must possess 10+ years of service to Student Life at WVU.
  • Nominee must have made an exceptional contribution(s) to Student Life at WVU during his /her time of employment

Up to three nominees may be inducted into the Student Life Hall of Fame each year. Posthumous nominations will be accepted provided a family member will be present at the reception. Spouses/partners may be nominated together if both individuals have made a significant impact on Student Life at WVU. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Submission Deadline: Nominations are due July 18, 2025 using the form linked below.

Complete A Nomination Form

Outstanding Achievement Award

The Student Life Hall of Fame bestows an Outstanding Achievement Award yearly to an alum who, through their contributions to WVU, has positively influenced our students.

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2024 Recipients

Doina Jikich

Doina Jikich

After 30 years of service to WVU, Jikich retired in 2019. Prior to her retirement she served as the executive director for international students and scholars services in the Office of Global Affairs.

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Kathy Clingerman

Kathy Clingerman

After 43 years of service to the University, Clingerman retired in April. Before her retirement, she served as the supervisor of reservations at the Mountainlair student union for 37 years.

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See Past Inductees

Student Life Hall of Fame inductees have dedicated 10 or more years of service to furthering the WVU Student Life mission of creating an extraordinary and transformative experience for every WVU student. See who else has been given this honor over the years.

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