West Virginia University is the flagship public research university of West Virginia, located in Morgantown along the Monongahela River. Founded in 1867, WVU is a Carnegie R1 research institution known for its programs in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, law, and agricultural sciences. The university serves more than 28,000 students and is connected by the Mountaineer Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system, a unique automated people-mover that links the three campuses.
