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Saturday, January 28th 2012

They're in! WVU students selected to participate in Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon

A team of WVU students has been selected to participate in the 2013 Solar Decathlon, hosted by the United States Department of Energy, one of only 20 teams selected for the worldwide competition of college and university students challenged to design, build and operate the most affordable, attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house they can.
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WVU uses online learning to help bring more degrees to West Virginia

West Virginia is heading one step closer to the goal of significantly increasing the number of adults who hold college degrees with a new partnership between West Virginia University and West Virginia's community colleges.
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Long-time WVU researcher, administrator named WVU interim vice president for research

Dr. Fred King, Ph.D., a 20-plus year faculty member, researcher and administrator at West Virginia University, has been named the University's interim vice president for research, President Jim Clements announced Thursday (Jan. 26). The appointment is effective Feb. 1 and is to last a full year.
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WVU names engineering and mineral resources college for alumnus Ben Statler

West Virginia University's engineering and mineral resources school will be named the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in honor of businessman, philanthropist and alumnus Ben Statler, WVU President Jim Clements and other officials announced Thursday (Jan. 12).
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'It's the right thing to do:' WVU physicians care for West Virginians through 21st Century house calls

'21st Century house calls' are just one way West Virginia University fulfills its land-grant mission. "This is the West Virginia University for all of West Virginia."
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The land-grant redefined: West Virginia's gift to the world

Land-grant redefined: West Virginia's gift to the world. The video featured at the 2012 Capital Classic Luncheon in Charleston.
New dean appointed at WVU's Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

Daniel J. Robison, associate dean for research and professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University, has been named dean of the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design at West Virginia University.
WVU sophomore, inventor named one of 21 Amazing Young Women by Glamour magazine

Katherine Bomkamp, a young inventor and West Virginia University political science sophomore can now add "Amazing Young Woman" to her list of accolades.
WVU professors available to speak on State of the Union

Two West Virginia University professors are available to offer commentary on President Barack Obama's State of the Union address given Jan. 24.