New software donated to the West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design – and created by one of its own alumni – will help forestry students cruise into their careers using the most up-to-date technology. Cruise Control is designed to aid foresters in data collection and processing for forest inventory.
Community leaders will have the opportunity to build networks with other leaders from various disciplines throughout the Mountain State. The annual West Virginia University Extension Service Community Leadership Academy conference boasts a comprehensive experience by providing education and motivation. The conference takes place April 11-13 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place.
Madelyn Dundon, a sophomore musical theatre major at WVU stars as Grace, a charismatic and riveting teenager with cancer. "Getting Grace" tells the story of what happens when Grace goes into a funeral home to learn about death, only to end up teaching the funeral director about life. The film premieres nationwide on Friday, March 23.
The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities is joining forces with the Brain Injury Association of America to educate the public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families during the month of March as National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Lionel Marshall lost the bet that resulted in his becoming a West Virginia University cheerleader, but the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources student has no regrets-except that he didn't join the team sooner.
A trio made up of WVU Statler College faculties and staff members along with a high school student have developed @WVUStatlerBot, a twitter account that can post, like, retweet, follow and direct message other accounts automatically. Saiph Savage, Mary Dillon and University High School student Caroline Anderson are merging technology, social media and marketing with this autonomous bot.
Most student workers behind the cameras at West Virginia University Athletics events come from the Reed College of Media. But one student from the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is using his hidden talent to make sure fans don't miss a minute of the action. Trevor Gromen, a mechanical and aerospace engineering student, has plans to integrate all he's learned in his major and in his job for an out-of-this-world career.
Domestic violence leaves a lasting impact not only on the survivor but also on physicians, healthcare providers, counselors and others. Of the Mindful Physician, an organization for medical students focusing on the impact that arts and humanities have on healthcare, is hosting a community event discussing the intersection of domestic violence and healthcare from multiple perspectives: physician, researcher, rape counselor, survivor and martial arts instructors. The group will delve into topics related to the impact of domestic violence on patients and survivors, patients' interaction with healthcare and ways to help survivors regain function in their lives.
West Virginia University Libraries has used extra space in the libraries for displays by students and professors who have turned research into art.
Three former West Virginia University football players have created a social monetization and navigational platform that offers advertisers and brands the opportunity to forge deeper connections with audience members via VEEPIO. Jonathan Ohliger, Najee Goode and Grant Wiley are the minds behind VEEPIO.