While students at West Virginia University spend most of their time focused on preparing for their future through academics, they also benefit from educational programming and outreach that provide tools for making good decisions as young adults.
Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much standing during work may have negative effects on cardiovascular health.
An experienced servant leader and higher education administrator with ties to the Mountain State has been named the next president of West Virginia University Potomac State College. Jerry Wallace, president of Danville Community College in Danville, Virginia, will begin his term as PSC president on Dec. 1.
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will initiate first-in-the-world clinical research studies thanks to a $2 million supplemental appropriation approved during a recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature. Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the RNI, and WVU President Gordon Gee welcomed Gov. Jim Justice, state lawmakers, and WVU academic and Health System leaders to campus Monday (Oct. 28) to make the official announcement.
Philanthropic support is expanding opportunities for West Virginia University students to build community by getting outside, pursuing hobbies, sharing meals and more while developing critical skills to promote their future success and well-being.
Cordell McClung, a Summersville native and current owner of OAB Sports Complex, took what he called a “roundabout” way to get to WVU, but it paid off with two degrees, a newly found love for coaching and work with youth in athletics.
West Virginia University issued a WVU Alert on Saturday (Oct. 26) for a chemical leak that was reported before 9 a.m. at the Agricultural Sciences Building, located on the Evansdale area of campus. After investigation of the initial report, no chemical issue was found.
Over 1,000 K-12 students vied for victory at the 35th annual Pumpkin Drop hosted by the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. This year’s competition — held Friday (Oct. 25) — included 242 teams from 58 schools across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, West Virginia University will house a first-of-its-kind center that will leverage student and faculty expertise to improve the cybersecurity and cyber-resilience of businesses across the Mountain State.
The West Virginia University Police Department issued a Community Notice Wednesday (Oct. 23) due to an uptick in reports of thefts from vehicles. So far, one person has been charged in connection with the alleged crimes.