A West Virginia University researcher at the Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology is pulling back the curtain on an invisible universe of gravitational radiation distorting the spacetime continuum.
From old floorboards, tree roots and driftwood, West Virginia University professor Nina Assimakopoulos handcrafts flutes in the Native American tradition, then “woos the voice of the wood” into being through improvisational performance. She recently won a Best Solo Native American Flute CD award from the World Flute Society for her recordings with these unique flutes.
A transformative business leader with deep West Virginia roots and a former federal prosecutor and veteran of nationally noted cases are the two newest members of the West Virginia University Board of Governors. Robert R. “Rusty” Hutson Jr. and Steven R. Ruby joined the BOG for a special meeting held virtually Thursday (Sept. 5).
West Virginia University University Relations is undergoing a reorganization to provide focus to critical University priorities of enrollment and communications strategy, following the Sept. 3 announcement that Sharon Martin, chief marketing officer and vice president for University Engagement, is departing for a new opportunity.
Applications are now being accepted for a new West Virginia University microcredential designed to boost support for Mountain State educators and their students via an innovative teaching method pioneered by late WVU alumna Vicci Tucci.
The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, housed at West Virginia University, is taking steps to improve young learners’ reading, writing and oral language skills by investing more than $260,000 in six new statewide literacy projects.
With $343,719 in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding, a counseling expert at the West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences will oversee the development of training and other resources to prevent risky behaviors, like sexting and self-harm, among rural youth.
Seven current and former West Virginia University students are gaining valuable experience while serving local communities thanks to the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media’s Internship Alliance which provides paid internships, allowing students to begin their professional careers early.
Getting out and exercising, while also building relationships and having fun, are a few of the many aspects that make intramural sports a critical part of West Virginia University. Open to students, faculty and staff through Campus Recreation at WVU, the Intramural Sports Program is accepting registrations until Sept. 4 via the WVUGo website or app for a variety of competitive sports.
Utilizing data and numbers, a West Virginia University statistician is exploring new methods that could predict and model extreme patterns in weather events, financial turmoil and pollution levels.