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WVU names 2013 Class of Foundation Scholars
May 14th, 2013The goals are lofty -- preventing hunger, increasing understanding, fighting disease, making life better for amputees -- but West Virginia University's newest Foundation Scholars are primed and ready. -
Fun, games and life lessons: WVU CPASS students boost PE effort at Mon County school
April 3rd, 2013Over the course of her career as an educator and administrator, Debbie Tampoya has noticed physical education classes having a paralyzing effect on some students. But for the past 10 years, Tampoya has had no such issues. And for that, she credits WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. -
In hosting a college fair for area Health Sciences and Technology Academy students, WVU will open its doors to 160 future scientists, technologists, engineers, doctors and educators. WVU's College of Human Resources and Education will host two events at Allen Hall; one on July 17 and the other on July 24. Each event begins at 5:30 p.m.
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WVU addresses growth in Latin America with new degree program
June 27th, 2012To capitalize on opportunities for students arising from the growth of our neighbors to the south, and to further develop its commitment to a global curriculum, West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences has created a multidisciplinary Latin American Studies Program. -
The University Sales Education Foundation has named WVU a 2012 Top University for Professional Sales Education, according to recently released USEF rankings. WVU's Professional Sales Institute, part of the College of Business and Economics, is ranked in the USEF Top North American Sales Schools.
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Lauryl Lefebvre, a professor in WVU's College of Human Resources and Education recently won a $3,000 WVU Libraries Information Literacy Enhancement Award to assist in curriculum development.
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WVU's College of Law will expand its curriculum of energy courses during the 2012-2013 academic year, adding six new energy law classes.
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The WVU P.I. Reed School of Journalism and College of Business and Economics will launch a new blended minor in Media Entrepreneurship in Fall 2012.
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For the third straight year, WVU's College of Law has been recognized as a "Top Tier" law school by U.S. News and World Report's 2013 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools."
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Dean candidates announced for WVU College of Human Resources and Education
February 24th, 2012WVu College of Human Resources and Education dean candidates will visit campus for interviews and presentations beginning Sunday, Feb. 26. -
WVU Honors Estonia Independence with Parliamentarians' visit Feb. 28
February 21st, 2012Six high-ranking members of Estonia's Parliament will pay a special visit to the campus of WVU on Tuesday, Feb. 28. From 6 to 8 p.m. An Estonian Evening in Morgantown will include a WVU Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in Elizabeth Moore Hall on WVU's downtown campus. The event is open to the public. -
WVU business school recognized among top online education programs by U.S. News & World Report
January 18th, 2012While it has been in existence less than 18 months, the online M.B.A. program at WVU's College of Business and Economics has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report. -
New dimensions in teaching: Engineering prof earns WVU award for cutting edge educational tools
December 21st, 2011Writing a popular textbook about chemical engineering was just the beginning for Dr. Richard Turton. A professor at West Virginia University's College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Turton is embracing the latest technology to better educate future chemical engineers. -
ROTC students join WVU's Lunabotics team
December 8th, 2011Around a dozen Air Force ROTC cadets have joined WVU's Lubatoics team, formerly composed entirely of students in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The team finished third in an international competition last year. -
Hospitality & Tourism Management program upgraded to 'area of emphasis' at WVU business school
December 7th, 2011The Hospitality & Tourism Management program at WVU's College of Business and Economics has been upgraded to an "area of emphasis." -
Technologically advanced prototypes the focal point of WVU Engineering Students' Expo
November 29th, 2011Cutting-edge technology, including robots, multi-touch interface for video games and an underground communication system to help rescue trapped miners, can all be explored under one roof at the 2011 Fall Senior Design Expo, an exhibition of WVU engineering students' projects. -
A soldier's story: WVU student-veterans' speeches touch on personal, topical themes
November 9th, 2011Nine WVU student veterans presented speeches as part of Carolyn Atkins' "Speaking to Communities" course, which typically features WVU student-athletes. Atkins began a veterans' class last year and debuted their public speeches this year. -
WVU student athletes "speak out" to inspire Morgantown community
November 4th, 2011WVU athletes will share personal stories of motivation and inspiration with the Morgantown community at the Jerry West Room at the Coliseum on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. -
WVU student vets go public as part of Atkins' speech class
November 3rd, 2011WVU Professor Carolyn Atkins wants to change perceptions of veterans and establish community connections with WVU student veterans through a new class modeled after her "Speaking to Communities" course also known as "Student Athletes Speak Out." A class of nine veterans will present five-minute speeches from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Jerry West Room in the WVU Coliseum. -
WVU lands 13 semi-finalists in Statewide Business Plan Competition
October 19th, 2011WVU has 13 teams among 20 to reach the semi-finals of the West Virginia Statewide Business Plan Competition.
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