West Virginia University is a public research university based in Morgantown, West Virginia. It offers undergraduate majors and minors, graduate and doctoral programs, and online programs through its colleges and schools. The university also includes WVU Potomac State College and WVU Tech. Its work covers admissions and financial aid, student life, research and innovation, community engagement and international programs. Under President Michael T. Benson, it describes its aim as building a new model for public research institutions.