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WVU researchers putting CBD to the test from behind the wheel

As cannabidiol products — commonly known as CBD — become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women.

WVU students rebuild fraternity focused on values, helping others

Andrew Solt and Aidan Priest had no intention of joining Greek life as undergraduate students at West Virginia University, let alone building a fraternity from the ground up; however, a few conversations with Paul “PJ” Malafronte, the former director of expansion for the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, changed the trajectory of their lives.

WVU Mining Extension program boasts century-long legacy of excellence

For more than 100 years, the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mining Extension program has stood as a cornerstone of progress and education, shaping countless students’ careers and transforming the landscapes of both the mining industry and the Mountain State.

WVU PRT supervisor keeps campus moving

When Ian Frease was a student at West Virginia University, he recalls a scolding from a voice on a speaker he received for bouncing a basketball at a PRT station. Never did he consider he would end up working in the PRT control room, playing a crucial role in operations of the primary mass transit system for the University.

WVU BOG shares next steps in the search process for University president

The West Virginia University Board of Governors held a special meeting Wednesday (Oct. 9) related to the next phase of the presidential search process. The Board endorsed the WVU Presidential Leadership Profile, developed to attract top candidates to this opportunity and shape expectations for the role of the new president.