New Cumberland native Joe Swan is one of ten WVU employees recognized with an “Outstanding Mountaineer” award. 2026 marks the inaugural recognition of employees deemed to go above and beyond in their service to the University. In 2025, Swan was the recipient of the Mountaineer Impact Award. He was nominated by Wren Baker, Vice President and Director of Athletics. From the ninety employees receiving Impact Awards, 10 were chosen as Outstanding Mountaineers.
Swan has served as Senior Director of Publications and Design at WVU since 2000. Prior to that time, he was employed by the National Association of Sports & PE in Reston, VA and the Blue & Gold News and Mountaineer Sports Network at WVU.
