A West Virginia University expert says wildfires, which are already unpredictable, are particularly hard to control when paired with extreme winds and in heavily residential areas, like the devastating situation southern California is currently facing.
A West Virginia University expert says while warning labels can help people make informed decisions about health risks associated with a behavior or product, they can also inadvertently contribute to a stigma that may result in the delay of screenings or treatments.
Several West Virginia University faculty and staff members with a range of ties to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter cite his work in service and education as keys to his lasting legacy.
As the year closes, a West Virginia University physical activity specialist says it’s important to continue to make exercise a priority even at a time when many people are busy with holiday activities and family gatherings. And, for those weighing resolutions for 2025, the recommendation is to be realistic.
The West Virginia University Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion will commission six cadets as second lieutenants during the Fall Commissioning Ceremony Thursday (Dec. 19).
West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their accomplishments by walking across the stage during two December Commencement ceremonies Saturday (Dec. 21) at the Coliseum.
The holidays have arrived, but West Virginia University students, faculty and staff — like their counterparts on other campuses — have finals week to get through before the real celebrations can start.
In this bustling holiday season, West Virginia University experts are explaining the science behind the warm, fuzzy feelings that real Christmas trees can create. Chad Pierskalla, WVU Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources professor, and Dave McGill, WVU Extension forest resources specialist, have research findings and tips to help you get the most enjoyment out of this holiday staple.
The West Virginia University Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs will host Jessica Lynch, a former prisoner of war, and observe the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor during separate events on the Morgantown Campus.
A West Virginia University expert is sharing money saving tips for families looking to make holiday food go further. With a little creativity, Gina Wood with the WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program says there are ways to use leftovers instead of tossing them while also keeping your family from groaning “turkey again?”