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Huntington Bank Named West Virginia University Campus Banking Partner

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HBAN The article details a new partnership between Huntington Bank and West Virginia University, naming Huntington as the campus banking partner. This expands Huntington's community investment and relationship with the university, offering benefits to students and staff. While positive for community relations, it's a standard business development for the bank.

Huntington Bank Named West Virginia University Campus Banking Partner New partnership offers a variety of benefits to WVU community and deepens Huntington's investment in West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington National Bank (Huntington) and West Virginia University (WVU) today announced an exclusive agreement naming Huntington as the university's campus banking partner, a deal that deepens Huntington's investment in the state and its relationship with WVU.

As part of the agreement, Huntington will directly offer a host of benefits and unique banking opportunities to WVU students, employees, faculty and alumni, as well as provide a variety of support for WVU students through scholarships, internships, financial education and other initiatives.

"WVU plays a vital role in the growth and prosperity of West Virginia, and Huntington is proud to partner with the university as we deliver on our ongoing commitment to strengthening the communities we serve," said Chad Prather, president of Huntington's West Virginia region. "As the university's campus banking partner, we look forward to continuing to serve and support the WVU community in ways that create meaningful and lasting impact in the region."

Highlights of the partnership include:

Huntington was selected as the university's campus banking partner following a thorough and competitive bid process.

"The university values campus partners like Huntington who understand the many roles WVU plays in the state," said Erin Newmeyer, associate vice president for executive initiatives at WVU. "We look forward to working alongside Huntington on banking services and beyond."

The agreement builds on Huntington's relationship with, and support of, WVU. For example, Huntington served as a sponsor of the lighting of the university's Woodburn Hall for the 2025 holiday season, helping to bring the tradition back to the iconic building for the first time in more than a decade.

"We are excited to welcome Huntington as our campus banking partner," said Gary Furbee, vice president of student life at WVU. "This partnership will provide students and employees alike with convenient banking support to enhance the WVU experience."

Huntington offers its expertise and extensive suite of products to customers across West Virginia. The bank has approximately 230 colleagues in the state, where its presence includes a combined 27 branches and remote drive-thru locations.

For more information, visit Huntington.com/Personal/checking/wvu-banking.

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $279 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates nearly 1,400 branches in 21 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

SOURCE Huntington Bank