Expert Pitches

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 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.

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?”

Ahead of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and the rest of the holiday shopping season, West Virginia University experts are offering advice to shoppers with gifts to buy, including the best ways to make it through shopping holidays with all the gifts you’re looking for while saving money and protecting your financial information.

With holiday celebrations ahead, Mark Lambert, a West Virginia University fire expert, is providing safety reminders to keep you, your family and your friends protected from potential hazards.

A West Virginia University stroke expert says new guidelines from the American Stroke Association that are designed to reduce the risk of a first stroke for patients provide a more comprehensive approach to early detection and prevention and, because of that, could lead to fewer stroke cases.

As college students consider living arrangements for the next academic year, a West Virginia University attorney recommends they take their time and carefully consider off-campus housing lease agreements before signing on the dotted line.

A West Virginia University astrophysicist said a once-in-a-lifetime comet will become brighter through the month as it approaches the sun on an 80,000-year journey across the solar system.