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Headshot of Laura Davisson, she is pictured smiling. She has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing a blue v-neck blouse.

WVU weight loss expert sees potential in new obesity drugs

A West Virginia University expert predicts the many medications currently hitting the market to target obesity will only be the beginning of new discoveries to help people with a body mass index of more than 30 achieve sustained weight loss.

A plate of holiday food is shown I this photograph as is a woman's hand holding a gold-tone fork. On the main white plate are green beans, corn and turkey. Smaller dishes on the table hold stuffing, rolls, and colorful potatoes.

WVU expert advises keeping leftovers out of ‘danger zone’

What do your Thanksgiving leftovers have in common with Maverick and Goose from “Top Gun”? They’re all potentially headed for the “danger zone” and one West Virginia University expert is suggesting ways to keep them out of it.

Headshot of WVU expert Mark Lambert dressed in a blue and gold WVU branded golf shirt. His headshot is laid on top of a blue background.

WVU expert provides tips for a Thanksgiving free from fires

Many people associate Thanksgiving with food, family, friends and football, but not fire. To keep it that way, a West Virginia University fire safety expert is offering safety reminders ahead of the holiday during which home cooking fires occur more frequently than at any other time of the year.

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WVU to host Halloween with the Horses

The West Virginia University Collegiate Horsemen’s Association and Equine Studies Program will host Halloween with the Horses at the J.W. Ruby Research, Education and Outreach Center on Saturday (Oct. 28).

A student's engineering design is being tested by dropping. Their concept is a trash can with a parachute.

WVU Statler College to host Pumpkin Drop

The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will welcome students and teachers from across the state on Friday (Oct. 27) for the 34th Pumpkin Drop, a design competition that puts students’ engineering concepts to the test.

Exterior photograph of the Erickson Alumni Center. The impressive, red brick building stands over a green space with blue skies and white puffy clouds overhead.
WVU President Gordon Gee shown on stage during a State of the University address. He is standing in front of a blue curtain with a gold Flying WV block sign to his right. You can see the backs of attendees heads in the foreground.

Gee to deliver State of the University remarks

West Virginia University President Gordon Gee will speak at 3 p.m. Monday (Oct. 23) at the Erickson Alumni Center. A livestream will also be available on the WestVirginiaU YouTube channel.

A picture showing structures on the WVU farm. A tree showing its fall colors is in the foreground, and a long outbuilding and two grain silos are situated behind it.

WVU to host first Farm Fest

The West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design will host its inaugural Farm Fest on Saturday (Oct. 14) to celebrate the cutting-edge research, teaching and outreach happening on farms and in labs to help improve local communities and the state.

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The WVU Mountaineer Mascot, Mikel Hager, is pictured here wearing his traditional buckskins and holding his rifle. He has long curly light brown hair cut in a mullet style and a long brown beard.

Mountaineer mascot to receive flu shot

The West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot, Mikel Hager, will get his flu shot to raise awareness about flu prevention on Wednesday (Oct. 4).