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The WVU Order of Augusta and the WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors programs were established in 1995 to honor West Virginia University's most distinguished graduating seniors and commemorate the WVU Foundation's 40th anniversary of service to West Virginia University.
The name Augusta holds a traditional significance in the history of West Virginia.
In 1739, the District of Augusta was created and included lands of Virginia west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including land of what is now West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In 1745, Augusta became a county and in time became known as the District of West Augusta. Following the American Revolution, the state of Virginia divided the large District of West Augusta into Ohio, Monongalia, and Youghiogheny Counties. Even though none of the counties retained Augusta as its name, the history of the once great county was not forgotten. When the West Virginia Constitutional Convention voted on the name for the new state, formed from Virginia, the name Augusta was one of four submitted choices, along with the eventual winner, West Virginia.
Outstanding WVU graduating seniors have been recognized for these awards for several decades. See the names of recognized individuals from every year starting in 1995.
See Past Recipients