A West Virginia University professor emeritus who tirelessly supported the University, its programs and students has passed away at the age of 84. Dr. Joginder Nath, professor emeritus and longtime chair of the genetics and developmental biology program in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, died Sunday (Dec. 11) night after a long illness.
Art historians Bernie and Cookie Schultz of Morgantown, who are long-time members of the West Virginia University community with close ties to the College of Creative Arts and the Honors College, have established a $25,000 Planned Gift through the WVU Foundation to support the Art Museum of WVU.
Kadeisha Buchanan, a senior defender from the West Virginia University soccer team, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for soccer as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards today.
West Virginia University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Shane Lyons, in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference, has announced the 2017 football schedule. Six home dates, a neutral site contest against longtime border-rival Virginia Tech at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, and five road games comprise the upcoming schedule.
West Virginia University engineering professor James Smith has joined the ranks of the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of his contributions to innovation in areas such as patents and licensing, innovative discovery and technology, impact on society and support and enhancement of innovation.
The Art Museum of West Virginia University announces its adjusted hours for the holiday break, Dec. 19-Jan. 3.
West Virginia University women's soccer senior defender Kadeisha Buchanan has been named the TopDrawerSoccer.com Player of the Year. A native of Brampton, Ontario, Buchanan also previously earned espnW Player of the Year accolades.
Two teams from West Virginia University have been selected to participate in the first Mars Ice Challenge, a special edition competition under NASA's Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts - Academic Linkage brand of competitions.
Xin Li, professor of computer science and electrical engineering at West Virginia University, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
The newly-established Willie and Linda Akers Endowed Scholarship will support qualified students in the West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.