Federal official promotes rare earth mineral career program at WVU

Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson recently visited the Morgantown Campus to highlight educational and career opportunities in rare earth elements.

MetroNews

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/09/29/trump-official-promotes-rare-earth-mineral-career-program-at-wvu/ 

MetroNews, A “Talkline” segment with Assistant Secretary Audrey Robertson starts at 1:29:40. 

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talkline-sept-29-2026--75432216 

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

https://wvpublic.org/story/energy-environment/need-for-more-mining-engineers-brings-dept-of-energy-to-wvu/ 

WV News

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-mining-engineering-program-highlighted-amid-federal-push-to-expand-workforce/article_9e969ce4-017b-4407-b8fa-13ca920d5061.html

WBOY-TV

https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/west-virginia-university/assistant-energy-secretary-visits-wvu-encourages-students-to-look-into-energy-fields/

West Virginia Press Association

https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/wvu-to-showcase-energy-innovation-during-us-department-of-energy-assistant-secretary-visit/