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Catch It Early – oral cancer screenings to be held on WVU campuses

Catch It Early free oral cancer screenings by West Virginia University School of Dentistry and WVU Dental for adults 18+, including WVU students, faculty, staff and local community members will be held Saturday (Sept. 25) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WVU Student Rec Center and in the common space outside the Mountainlair.

WVU Davis College to cut ribbon on two new fashion design studios

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for two new fashion design studios dedicated to enhancing opportunities for fashion, dress and merchandising students in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design will be held Thursday (Sept. 23) at 11 a.m.

WV STEPS Center to host Healthcare Simulation Week

Healthcare Simulation Week at WVU (Sept. 13-17) celebrates and showcases how professionals are being educated through simulation to improve patient care and safety. The WV STEPS Center provides educational support for all schools within the Health Sciences Center.

20th West Virginia Business Hall of Fame celebrates W. Va. values, success stories

The 20th annual West Virginia Business Hall of Fame, sponsored annually by the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, honors a group of pioneers and visionaries who have transformed the business landscape of the state. This year's event takes place at The Greenbrier Resort Thursday (Sept. 2) from 5-6:30 p.m.

WVU to host Organic Field Day Saturday

WVU Organic Field Day Saturday (Aug. 28) begins at 2 p.m. and will include workshops, tours of research plots and hands-on activities, as well as a celebration of pioneering work in organic farming.

Heat poses dangerous risk to people active outdoors, says WVU athletic training expert

Samantha Scarneo-Miller, who directs West Virginia University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program, provides tips that casual athletes—and even non-athletes—can steal from the field of athletic training to protect themselves against exertional heat stroke. She also explains why that protection is vital in the first place.

Debunking canning myths: WVU Extension Service agent offers expert advice to safely preserve food

It’s that time of year when gardeners harvest their bounty and begin the process of preserving those foods to enjoy throughout the coming year. With a host of online videos available on Tik Tok and YouTube, it’s tricky weeding out fact from fiction when it comes to food safety. Gina Taylor, WVU Extension Service Family and Community Development Agent, debunks a few of these widely circulated myths and provides expert advice on safely preserving your food.