The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Materials
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — A $25 million gift to West Virginia University from Intuit executive Brad Smith and his wife, Alys, will fund innovative new programs to ignite West Virginia’s economy, develop world-class recreational infrastructure and expand outdoor educational opportunities.
Through the newly named Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, the donation — one of the largest in WVU’s history — will provide initial funding for a remote worker program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help individuals and young families prosper amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.