WVU Today
Colson Glover, an Honors College sophomore from Lewisburg, begins his year as the 67th West Virginia University Mountaineer today.
Glover was named the Mountaineer for 2020-21 March 7, at the WVU men’s basketball game. A third-generation WVU student, it was Glover’s dream to represent WVU and the state of West Virginia as the Mountaineer mascot.
The new Mountaineer is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and plans to enroll in WVU’s School of Medicine after graduating. He is an undergraduate researcher in the School of Medicine, a tutor for the Department of Biology and the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics and is involved with the WVU Pre-Med Club. He also volunteers on behalf of WVU Medicine Children’s and the WVU Core Arboretum.
Glover was a member of student government at Greenbrier East High School, where he was the student body president his senior year. He was inducted into the National Honor Society, was honored academically for graduating in the top 2% of his class and played on the Greenbrier East Spartan baseball team. His hobbies and special interests include hunting, fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
He hopes to meet many fellow Mountaineers across West Virginia, and to visit WVU alumni clubs across the country. He wants to share Mountaineer pride as an ambassador for Mountaineers everywhere.
An official “Passing of the Rifle Ceremony” will be held later to recognize Timmy Eads, 2019-20 Mountaineer, as he passes the rifle and responsibilities on to Glover.
Due to WVU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glover will not make in-person appearances until WVU is able to participate in special events and activities; however, the new Mountaineer and alternate Mountaineer Brooke Ashby, a junior from Mannington, are available for virtual appearances.
To make a request, complete the Mountaineer Mascot Appearance Request Form. For additional information, contact Sonja Wilson, senior advisor of the Mountaineer Mascot program, at Sonja.Wilson@mail.wvu.edu.
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