One of the best athletic trainers in the nation works at West Virginia University Potomac State College. Carita Mills was honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association as the 2026 National Athletic Trainer of the Year during its national conference in Kansas City.
A study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even light activity in their daily routines.
Miyah Swiger, a student at the West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, traveled to Spain for the FFA International Leadership Seminar for State Officers. The two-week trip brought together state FFA officers from across the country to make connections and strengthen knowledge of global agriculture.