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West Virginia University
Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is the flagship land-grant, doctoral degree-granting research university in the state of West Virginia. As such, the institution occupies a unique position within the state.
West Virginia University's primary mission is to provide high-quality programs of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels; to stimulate and foster both basic and applied research and scholarship; to engage in and encourage other creative and artistic work; and to bring the resources of the University to all segments of society through continuing education, extension, and public service activities.
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Marsh pens letter to WVU community addressing reproductive health legislation
Dr. Clay Marsh is chancellor and executive dean of WVU Health Sciences. Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »WVPEC announces 2022 Sparking Early Literacy Growth projects to help close the disparity gap in reading proficiency
It’s undisputed among researchers that reading proficiency by the end of the third grade is a key developmental milestone in every child’s learning journey. Yet after lost opportunities for learning during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read More »WVU launches prevention program to support at-risk youth, young adults
Research shows prevention programs are effective at reducing risk of substance use and addiction, and the prevalence of drug use increases rapidly during adolescence and the transition to young adulthood. To support this population through these…
Read More »WVU research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids
When it comes to keeping the lines of communication open after a divorce, West Virginia University researchers Jonathon Beckmeyer and Jessica Troilo say you can have Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »State-of-the-art simulation facility provides surgical training opportunities for WVU students, physicians
A new operating room at West Virginia University is providing an interactive educational experience to learners of all skill levels – from medical students to surgical faculty.Located in the WVU Health Sciences David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for…
Read More »WVU looks ahead to needs of future students while implementing new measures to support those currently enrolled
The West Virginia University Foundation is in a strong financial position to carry out its mission to support the University’s students, but President and CEO Cindi Roth sees growing needs in the coming years requiring new…
Read More »WVU study finds control, fear and shame tactics don’t work for effective messaging
Public messages should show respect for individual freedoms and personal choice and leave the politics at the door, if communicators expect compliance, according to researchers at West Virginia University’s John Read more at West Virginia…
Read More »WVU’s STEAM TAC launches second year of engaging, interactive immersions for West Virginia public schools
With public schools back in session, the West Virginia Technical Assistance Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, housed at West Virginia University, is expanding its impact and reach Read more at West Virginia…
Read More »Community Notice: Off-campus WVU student tests positive for monkeypox
A West Virginia University student tested positive for monkeypox on Wednesday (Sept. 7). The patient, who resides off-campus, has been seen by health care providers, and is currently isolating and recovering. WVU Medicine Student Health will…
Read More »WVU awarded IDEAS grant to help more underserved students study abroad
A joint project between West Virginia University’s Office of Global Affairs and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences aims to increase the number of WVU students from diverse and underserved backgrounds studying Read more at West Virginia…
Read More »As threats to the U.S. power grid surge, WVU professor develops advanced solutions for human-machine coordination
The electrical grid faces a mounting barrage of threats that could trigger a butterfly effect – floods, superstorms, heat waves, cyberattacks, not to mention its own ballooning complexity and size – that the nation is unprepared to…
Read More »WVU providing a path forward through multifaceted approach to addiction
West Virginia University’s efforts in education and training, innovative research and treatment options are creating a shift in the substance use recovery rate from possible to probable.A study published by the Centers for Disease Control and…
Read More »West Virginia rising: WVU partners with Coalfield Development Corporation, other coalition members to win $63M EDA grant
Thousands of acres of abandoned mining land in West Virginia will get new uses out of part of a large-scale development project Coalfield Development Corporation is leading with support from West Virginia University. The project is among those to…
Read More »WVU Innovation Corporation welcomes Hope Gas as first tenant
The West Virginia University Innovation Corporation announced Wednesday (Aug. 31) Hope Gas will be the first tenant in its Chestnut Ridge Road facility, located in Morgantown. Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »WVU suspends fraternity amid hazing investigation
West Virginia University suspended the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity on Tuesday, Aug. 30, for reported hazing incidents in violation of the Student Conduct Code.The interim suspension went into effect immediately and prevents Pi Kappa Phi from all…
Read More »Renowned outdoor community development leader joins WVU collaborative
West Virginia University’s outdoor recreation experts are hard at work developing world-class outdoor infrastructure, expanding outdoor opportunities and using the Mountain State’s outdoor assets to advance the economy. These efforts are…
Read More »Reynolds Hall, transformative learning and research complex at WVU, opens for business
Reynolds Hall, the futuristic 186,000-square-foot complex set to transform learning and research in higher ed, is officially open for business. The new home of the West Virginia University Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »‘Church is a safe space,’ suggests WVU study on faith community nurses and mental health
Faith communities aren’t solely places for worship and religion, according to West Virginia University research. They can also serve as conduits in addressing the mental health needs of congregants.A new study by Veronica Read more at West…
Read More »Aiding Medicaid: WVU researchers partner with state to evaluate pandemic policy changes
A surge in telehealth usage among Medicaid recipients is one result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers with West Virginia University's Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »WVU launches program putting students from rural West Virginia on paths to success
Maintaining a sharp focus on the unique needs of rural, underrepresented West Virginia University students, the Office of Student Success welcomes its first cohort of Mountain Scholars this fall.The Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »New WVU teacher education initiative brings coding to K-5 classrooms
A West Virginia University instructional design expert is looking to break the code of the traditional elementary school classroom. Here is what Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »Social justice gifts empower underrepresented WVU students to make a difference
West Virginia University students from underrepresented groups are gaining valuable experience in social justice work thanks to generous alumni support.Ellen Archibald, of Minneapolis, formerly an attorney in Charleston, graduated from the WVU…
Read More »WVU Libraries receives sixth NEH grant to digitize historical newspapers
The National Endowment for the Humanities is awarding the West Virginia University Libraries' West Virginia and Regional History Center a grant — its sixth from the NEH, this one totaling $162,155 — allowing it to continue its…
Read More »WVU researcher studies the effects of online ‘sharenting’ and the risks facing kids
With back-to-school season in full swing, parents might want to think twice about posting “first day of class” photos of their youngsters on social media, based on West Virginia University research.While the posting of children’s…
Read More »Gee Mail: Welcome to a new semester at WVU
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee welcomed students, faculty and staff to campus for the start of the fall 2022 semester with a special message and video: Dear West Virginia University Students, Faculty and Staff, Read more at West…
Read More »WVU studies link between pregnancy, sedentary behavior, disease risk
For reasons scientists don’t fully understand, women in their 20s, 30s and 40s tend to develop cardiovascular-disease risk factors much faster than men of similar ages do. West Virginia University epidemiologist Bethany Barone Read more at…
Read More »WVU honors six emerging leaders with Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship
Dedication to bettering the Mountain State earned six West Virginia residents the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship helping them to continue graduate study in their chosen fields.The scholarship program, administered by Read more at West…
Read More »WVU’s FallFest returns with performances from Polo G, Dustin Lynch, Dirty Heads and Tay Money
FallFest, West Virginia University’s welcome-back-to-campus concert returns Tuesday, Aug. 16, for the first time since 2019. The concert gets underway at 5:45 p.m. on the Evansdale Rec Fields adjacent to the Student Rec Center. FallFest is…
Read More »WVU space robotics research helps Mars rovers find their footing??
West Virginia University scientists have developed a way for extraplanetary rovers to use nonvisual information to maneuver over treacherous terrain. This research aims to prevent losses like that of the Martian exploration rover Spirit, which…
Read More »WVU researcher making sense of brain circuits with $1.6M NSF grant
A fruit fly walks on a rolling ball. As it meanders, Kevin Daly, biology professor at Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »WVU Foundation records second-best year with more than $213 million in contributions
Alumni and friends gave nearly $214 million to West Virginia University in the past year, making it the second-highest year of giving in the University’s history. Their gifts will benefit education, health care and prosperity to make a…
Read More »WVU and citizen scientists go fishing for answers on blotchy bass syndrome
West Virginia University researchers will have a chance to better understand a condition affecting bass to an unknown extent with data collected by citizens through a mobile app.Brent Murry, assistant professor Read more at West Virginia University…
Read More »Prevalence of gender-diverse youth in rural Appalachia exceeds previous estimates, WVU study shows
Gender-diverse youth are at an increased risk of suicide and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown—especially in rural areas, where studies of the…
Read More »Service, semester preps, celebration intertwine for WVU’s Welcome Week
The return of FallFest highlights a packed Welcome Week at West Virginia University which begins Thursday, Aug. 11, and continues through the start of the fall semester Wednesday, Aug. 17.New events include a pool party for all students at the Read…
Read More »Dollars for Disaster support effort at WVU relaunches after flooding in several states
West Virginia University is stepping up to support residents affected by flooding in eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia with the relaunch of Dollars for Disaster, a campus-wide disaster response effort organized…
Read More »WVU researchers work to restore iconic West Virginia red spruce forests?
Clearcutting and wildfires decimated the red spruce, once the dominant, high-elevation tree species in West Virginia, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Nowadays, only 10% of the state’s historic red spruce coverage remains and it faces a new…
Read More »WVU studies climate change potential for carbon-hungry grasses planted on former mine lands
West Virginia University researchers are exploring the potential for carbon-hungry grasses planted on reclaimed mine land to help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. A $35,000 grant from the Appalachian Stewardship Foundation supports the two-year…
Read More »WVU receives national recognition for commitment to first-generation students
After just one year of partnering with a national program aimed at improving first-generation student success, West Virginia University’s FirstGen Initiatives are being awarded the First-gen Forward designation.The designation comes from the…
Read More »WVU 2022 class of Ruby Fellows chosen for graduate research funding
Driven by a shared passion for scientific discovery, four promising researchers pursuing doctoral degrees at West Virginia University are receiving funding from the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows Program to support their studies. This year’s…
Read More »WVU provides updated COVID-19 guidance for fall 2022 semester
· testing, vaccines and reporting procedures;· mask requirements; Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »WVU researchers come out of their shells to help at-risk turtles
How oil and natural gas activity affects most animal species is still unknown, but a West Virginia University researcher is working to change that one turtle at a time. Donald Brown, research assistant professor of wildlife resources in the Davis…
Read More »WVU researcher finds fears of workplace discrimination drive performance challenges for employees with mental illnesses
Incompetent. Lazy. Crazy.Organizational psychologist and West Virginia University researcher Kayla Follmer said these are just a few of the stereotypes employees with mental illnesses face in the workplace. Read more at West Virginia University…
Read More »‘Everything smells like a burning cigarette,’ WVU leads study of long COVID in kids
Young people are the focus of work from West Virginia University ?researchers to unravel the mystery of “long COVID” — the health problems that continue to affect some COVID-19 patients for weeks or months.?The National Institutes…
Read More »West Virginia aerospace industry set to take off with launch of WVU Small Satellite Center
West Virginia is now on its way toward launching the state’s second small satellite. A team from West Virginia University and the NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium is poised to turn that achievement into a massive boost for the…
Read More »Neuroscience summer program connects diverse students with WVU researchers
A new summer program at West Virginia University is providing research opportunities in neuroscience for undergraduate students from underrepresented and global communities, including Ukraine.Launched by WVU’s Read more at West Virginia…
Read More »WVU education, health and wellbeing resources expanded with more than $2M gift
A more than $2 million gift to West Virginia University from a dedicated alumni couple is expanding education, health and well-being resources to aid student-athletes, medical students, Mountain State families and more.Wheeling natives David and Dr.…
Read More »WVU engineers advance U.S. Air Force search and rescue missions in hostile territories with unmanned drones
A member of the United States military is separated from their group, leaving them lost in an unsafe battlespace. To stay hidden from enemies, they use a smart handheld device that connects to a team of drones that locates missing personnel without…
Read More »WVU researchers won’t hit snooze on mattress recycling needs
After years of use, mattresses and the wood, metal and textiles that compose them are eventually discarded into landfills, creating methane gases while their chemicals and dyes seep into soil and groundwater. A team of West Virginia University…
Read More »UPDATE: Investigation finds no WVU downtown campus threat after bomb call, buildings to reopen Wednesday
All buildings on West Virginia University’s downtown campus in Morgantown are scheduled to reopen with normal hours on Wednesday, July 6, following precautionary closures in response to a bomb threat.Several teams with bomb-sniffing dogs…
Read More »Natural gas is key to WVU engineer’s vision for clean hydrogen energy
More than 50 years after scientists first coined the term "hydrogen economy," the movement to make hydrogen a predominant global fuel source could be gaining traction thanks to research led by one West Virginia University engineer. Xingbo…
Read More »WVU environmental microbiology student named Goldwater Scholar
A chance decision in high school and the inspiring poster of a previous dual scholarship recipient has led a West Virginia University senior to the laboratory of one of the University’s notable researchers and her own Goldwater and Udall…
Read More »WVU President Gordon Gee issues statement on death of Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee issued the following statement on Wednesday, June 29, after learning of the death of Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient in the United States…
Read More »NASA-funded physics research at WVU aims to create new stars among local teachers and HBCU students
West Virginia University physicists are helping NASA measure light from distant stars and involving local high school science teachers in the process. Mikel Holcomb, associate professor in the Eberly College Department of Physics and Astronomy, said…
Read More »WVU Board of Governors approves 2023 budget, tuition rates
The West Virginia University Board of Governors on Friday approved an estimated $1.2 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, including a tuition increase averaging a little more than 2.5% across the WVU system.Resident-students will see a 2.62%…
Read More »WVU research finds LGBTQ people face barriers to health care, especially in rural areas
During Pride Month, it’s easy to find rainbow-colored health and wellness products—from bandages, to mouthwash, to fitness trackers—in stores or online. But actual health care that meets the needs of members of the LGBTQ community…
Read More »WVU Division of Student Life announces staff updates; Fuller, Mosby to retire
A new chapter will begin for West Virginia University’s Center for Black Culture and Research as longtime director Marjorie Fuller prepares to retire. Fuller, a Wheeling native, came to WVU in 2008 to lead the CBC&R which was established in…
Read More »New WVU program trains next generation of toxicologists to collect, analyze air samples from mining, fracking sites
West Virginia University is launching a toxicology training program that offers students something no other academic program does: experience collecting air samples, identifying the toxicants they contain and determining how those toxicants might…
Read More »Fire extinguished at WVU’s Armstrong Hall, no injuries reported
The all clear was given after a reported fire at West Virginia University’s Armstrong Hall, located on the Downtown campus, on Friday afternoon, June 17.Members of the Morgantown and Granville Fire Departments responded to a report of visible…
Read More »No peers, no beers: WVU research shows youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.However, research from West Virginia University shows the opposite: youth substance Read more at…
Read More »WVU students awarded Gilman Scholarships to pursue education abroad
Twelve West Virginia University students will expand their educational horizons this summer through study abroad programs provided by the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.Created and funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman…
Read More »WVU Alumni Association expands alumni engagement leadership team
As part of efforts to better connect with people who love West Virginia University, the WVU Alumni Association is expanding with additions of new team members to work alongside current senior engagement leaders, the next step in a strategic Read…
Read More »Crowdfunding effort aims to boost support for WVU Tech's Tomorrow is Mine Summer Camp
Media Availability Note: Campers will be going to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Tuesday afternoon, June 14. Sculptor Jamie Lester will speak to campers at 4 p.m. at Shelter #1 at New River Park, located above the mine. Media outlets interested in…
Read More »WVU to close Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth
West Virginia University, including WVU Tech, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Monday, June 20, following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of…
Read More »Two WVU undergraduate students named Beckman Scholars
Two West Virginia University undergraduate students will spend the next year conducting funded research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases and inflammatory responses in respiratory diseases as part of the Beckman Scholars Program.…
Read More »Full-ride scholarships at WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, Chambers College aim to keep students in West Virginia
The Hayhurst family is renewing its commitment to keep West Virginia students in the Mountain State with three gifts to support full-ride scholarships at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics and the new…
Read More »WVU releases Dean’s, President’s and graduate lists for Spring 2022
West Virginia University has released its Spring 2022 Dean’s and President’s lists, as well as the full list of graduates for the spring semester. Altogether, 6,007 students earned honors during the spring semester. Read more at West…
Read More »WVU partnership provides first responders with free online electric vehicle safety training
With more hybrid and electric vehicles on the roads, West Virginia University is helping first responders more easily train for emergencies involving such cars, trucks and SUVs.WVU Extension Fire Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »Pressures within supply chains paved the way to an oversupply of prescription opioids, WVU researcher finds
In today’s post-pandemic world, strained global supply chains have emerged as a new norm. But in the case of prescription opioids, namely oxycodone and hydrocodone in the early 2000s, that supply chain flowed freely without any kinks.This is…
Read More »Industry trailblazer signs on to help launch WVU esports academic program
The foundation for West Virginia University’s academic esports program will be laid with help from a leader in the esports industry, David Chen, an entrepreneur with strong ties to the gaming industry.Chen is tasked with developing the…
Read More »Historic $200K gift aids life-changing service dog training program at WVU’s Davis College
The Hearts of Gold service dog training program at West Virginia University is saving the lives of military veterans like Jennifer Gieseke, who still battles the lingering physical and mental effects of her service in the United States Air Force.…
Read More »The grass may be greener on old mine sites as WVU researchers test resiliency of bioenergy crops
West Virginia University researchers are working to better understand how climate change may make an impact on a bioenergy crop that flourishes on reclaimed mining lands.Previously living materials, including perennial grasses like Miscanthus x…
Read More »Remembering too much or not enough: NIH funds WVU research into Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD
Erasing cherished memories isn’t the only way a person’s mind can sabotage happiness. The mind can accomplish the same feat by printing the most painful memories in indelible ink.Bernard Schreurs, a researcher with the West Virginia…
Read More »WVU alums earn prestigious NSF fellowships to give back to the Mountain State with research
In this post-commencement season, three West Virginia University alums are making plans to help West Virginia with research work focused on a range of issues.Madison Haddix from Morgantown, Trevor Smith from Appalachia, Pa., and Hannah Petronek from…
Read More »New tool developed by WVU researchers makes it easier to identify pregnant patients with eating disorders
At least 5% of pregnant women will experience an eating disorder during their pregnancies, yet no rapid screening tool exists to identify who they are.Researchers with the West Virginia University Read more at West Virginia University Press…
Read More »WVU graduates encouraged to harness the power of hope, relationships for success
Messages of hope and thunderous applause resounded throughout the West Virginia University Coliseum and Canady Read more at West Virginia University Press…
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