Call it a slam dunk: West Virginia University is scoring new opportunities for students to pursue and complete their degrees with a $5 million gift honoring late Mountaineer great Jerry West. Steve Ballmer, chairman of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, made the gift as a tribute to West following his passing on June 12, 2024. The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West's memory and legacy at the WVU …

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Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5 million memorial gift

A tremendous display of respect from someone who spent a lot of time around the Mountaineer legend.

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LA Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Gifts WVU $5 Million in Honor of Jerry West

MORGANTOWN — At first glance, it would likely be the type of situation Jerry West would have loved. The WVU and NBA icon, who died last June […] The post WVU celebrates legend Jerry West as underdogs against No. 2 Iowa State appeared first on Dominion Post.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Call it a slam dunk: West Virginia University is scoring new opportunities for students to pursue and complete their degrees with a $5 million gift

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Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5M memorial gift to support students

Call it a slam dunk: West Virginia University is scoring new opportunities for students to pursue and complete their degrees with a $5 million gift honoring late Mountaineer great Jerry West.Steve Ballmer, chairman of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, made the gift as a tribute to West following his passing on June 12, 2024. The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West’s memory and legacy at the WVU m…

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For many years, Jerry West and members of his family used to fly cross country to West Virginia to attend dedications and other special events in his honor.

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West Memorial Service Planned For Saturday’s Iowa State Game - West Virginia University Athletics

Jerry West, West Virginia’s most decorated figure, is still helping the school even after his death. On Friday, WVU announced a $5 million gift honoring the Mountaineer legend. This donation is intended to help students pursue and complete their degrees. Steve Ballmer, chairman of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, made the gift to WVU as a tribute to West. The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West’…

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