Ahead of World Wildlife Day Tuesday (March 3) and with spring fast approaching, a West Virginia University expert says the medicinal and aromatic plants of the Appalachian Mountains support biodiversity and rural economies and carry centuries of traditional knowledge. But, she adds, overharvesting puts many at risk.
The Pokémon universe celebrates its 30th birthday on Friday (Feb. 27). According to a West Virginia University expert on game design and interactive media, over those three decades, the Nintendo franchise has forever changed collectibles, augmented reality gaming and video game character development.
The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will celebrate the nationally recognized Engineers Week with engineering events and activities Feb. 23-27.
West Virginia University undergraduate research students will participate in Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Thursday (Feb. 19) in Charleston.
As the world prepares to celebrate Mardi Gras (Feb. 17), a West Virginia University religious studies expert explains that while most Americans are familiar with the famous Mardi Gras floats and beads of New Orleans, global festivities take many forms, including a public food fight in Italy.
As part of National Cancer Prevention Month, West Virginia University experts emphasize two types of cancer prevention — primary prevention, which focuses on keeping the disease from happening, and secondary prevention, which focuses on detection at the disease’s earliest stage.
West Virginia University and WVU Extension will host WVU Day at the Legislature, highlighting the University’s premier academic programs, resources and events through engaging, interactive exhibits and providing chances to make connections with legislators, staffers, youth and other visitors on Feb. 4.
Sheldon Owen, a West Virginia University Extension wildlife specialist, says Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 marks an opportunity to celebrate not only the changing of the seasons, but the iconic rodent who decides whether or not to spring Americans from the long months of winter.
A West Virginia University faculty member and Grammy-nominated pianist says the biggest surprise about music’s biggest night, set for Sunday (Feb. 1), is how much of the celebration happens off-camera. Lucy Mauro, an associate professor of piano in the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media School of Music, says the Grammy Awards most viewers associate with the televised show are only part of the story.
The newest members of the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni will be inducted during a special ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. Friday (Jan. 30) at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown. This year’s honorees are Michael J. Florio, Nitin N. Kumbhani, Mary Ellen Mazey and Morris Morrison.