School News | School of Mathematical and Data Sciences

Cody Hood, a teaching assistant professor, has been named a recipient of the 2026 WVU Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Each spring, WVU recognizes selected faculty members for their exceptional and innovative teaching. This year, Teaching Assistant Professor Cody Hood from the School of Mathematical and Data Sciences was awarded this honor.

Read More: Cody Hood, a teaching assistant professor, has been named a recipient of the 2026 WVU Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Reese Allen, a senior dual mechanical engineering and data science major, will serve as the 72nd WVU Mountaineer mascot.

Reese Allen will don the buckskins and coonskin cap as the next Mountaineer mascot.

Read More: Reese Allen, a senior dual mechanical engineering and data science major, will serve as the 72nd WVU Mountaineer mascot.

The School of Mathematical and Data Sciences was recently represented on Capitol Hill during #MathSciOnTheHill.

Read More: The School of Mathematical and Data Sciences was recently represented on Capitol Hill during #MathSciOnTheHill.

Renee LaRue named Teacher of the Year

Renee LaRue, teaching associate professor in the School of Mathematical and Data Sciences, was named the 2025 College Level Mathematics Teacher of the Year during the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference held at Stonewall Resort.

Read More: Renee LaRue named Teacher of the Year

Cody Hood, a teaching assistant professor, has been named a recipient of the 2026 WVU Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Reese Allen, a senior dual mechanical engineering and data science major, will serve as the 72nd WVU Mountaineer mascot.

The School of Mathematical and Data Sciences was recently represented on Capitol Hill during #MathSciOnTheHill.

Renee LaRue named Teacher of the Year

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