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Photograph of new educational center at WVU Jackson's Mill. The building is featured in the right side of the photo as well as a blue sign that reads Annette S. Boggs Educational Center. There are trees and blue skies also in the photograph.

WVU Extension to dedicate Jackson’s Mill educational center

West Virginia University Extension will hold a building dedication for the Annette S. Boggs Educational Center, a 6,000-square-foot facility that is home to year-round programming and hands-on activities with a focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math.

WVU President Gordon Gee smiles while standing at a podium during a speech. WVU branded curtains and posters decorate the walls behind him. He is wearing a dark colored suit, a bowtie and round glasses.
A WVU medical student receives his white lab coat from a WVU School of Medicine faculty member.
Picture of the new lactation pod at WVU. The pod is a private space where parents can pump or nurse. it is rectangular in shape and covered in a flower motif with a door in the center. It is portable.
A garden market inside the Charleston Convention Center is shown in this photo. Attendees are passing by a long table covered in items. One woman in the center of the photograph has his hand over her mouth and is laughing.
Photo featuring WVU professor Sergio Caporali-Filho in his industrial hygiene lab with two students, one male and one female. They are working with testing equipment and the professor is holding a controller.
A female athlete that's part of the WVU track team is jumping hurdles during a race.
Image features a large table with bumpers around the edges and with an appearance similar to a basketball court. On each side is a different kind of small robot. Between the four robots are small yellow discs

WVU Statler College to host VEX Robotics Competition for first time

The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will host the VEX Robotics Competition Feb. 18-19, challenging student teams to design, build, program and drive a robot with the goal of preparing them to become future innovators.

A research sits at a long counter with flourescent lighting shining down. The research has shoulder length light brown hair, is wearing a brown sweater and has on blue latex gloves while working with lab equipment.
WVU students graduating wearing their navy blue caps and gowns with their arms wrapped around each other.