WHITE SULPHER SPRINGS, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke briefly about his strategic plan Thursday at the West Virginia Business Summit.

Benson, who was interviewed by Tony Caridi at the Greenbrier Resort, rolled out the university’s new mission statement.

“Bold futures start here. Where pride runs deep, success is earned, and lifechanging experiences prepare Mountaineers to lead in West Virginia and the world. Your future starts here. Let’s go!”

Benson said the board looked at several different mission statements from universities and corporations. Benson told business leaders at the summit that the best one he found belonged to Nike, saying it was as to the point as any other he read.

He says WVU needed something that was simple, yet effective.

“It’s

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