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WVU technology innovations position West Virginia to lead hydrogen economy

West Virginia University engineers have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost of clean hydrogen. The three U.S. Department of Energy grants for WVU studies total $15.8 million and are part of funds authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for research that advances the “Hydrogen Shot” goal of cutting the cost of clean hydrogen production to $1 per kilogram.

WVU alumna providing care for World Wrestling Entertainment superstars

Nicole Faso is the only female athletic trainer on the road with World Wrestling Entertainment. The job requires her to travel globally, providing vital medical care to performers at major televised events like WWE SmackDown, 52 weeks of the year. Faso credits experience in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training program with preparing her to thrive in the fast-paced, travel-intensive environment.

WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received

Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $30.4 million Wednesday (March 20) during the University’s seventh Day of Giving. More than 8,500 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a new record. The $30.4 million figure tops 2023’s WVU Day of Giving record of $18.1 million raised from more than 8,200 gifts.

Five tapped as WVU Honors College Faculty Fellows

Each academic year, the West Virginia University Honors College welcomes a new cohort of faculty fellows to help its students seek out new knowledge and connections, explore diverse ideas and apply what they learn to real-world problems.

Four WVU faculty members honored with prestigious NSF CAREER awards

Studying topics as varied as space science to sustainability, four West Virginia University researchers have been named Faculty Early Career Development Program award winners by the National Science Foundation. They are Margaret Bennewitz, Katy Goodrich, Oishi Sanyal and Kevin Orner.

WVU doctoral student making teaching dreams come true with online program

Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Christy Knight currently resides in Stokesdale, North Carolina, close to her three sons who are now grown. With more time on her hands, she was open to new opportunities, and found that her passion for accounting and a dream to teach the subject was possible thanks to the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics fully online Doctorate of Business Administration Program.

WVU BOG takes initial steps in University presidential search process

The West Virginia University Board of Governors is beginning to establish the process that will be followed for the hiring of the next University president. During a special meeting Monday (March 18), the Board approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for BOG Governance Rule 1.3 — Presidential Selection, Contracts and Evaluation. The new Rule outlines the guiding principles for presidential selection, employment and evaluation.