A gripping memoir by a former border patrol agent who worked in the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas will engross West Virginia University students, faculty and staff as this year’s WVU Campus Read.
Water researchers at West Virginia University hope to turn a pollutant – acid mine drainage - into a technological resource through the continuation of a $2.1 million contract from the National Energy Technology Laboratory.
West Virginia University has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS — the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System — measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
Charlie Huggins, the father of West Virginia University men's basketball coach Bob Huggins, has died. Charlie Huggins is a legendary name in Ohio prep basketball circles, the elder Huggins having coached three teams to Class A state championships in 1967, 1972 and 1976.
Just as e-cigarette ingredients can vary from one region to another, the health effects of vaping can have regional characteristics as well. A new study out of West Virginia University suggests that rural e-cigarette users are older—and often get sicker—than their urban counterparts.
Two apprentices in the carpenters training program at WVU Potomac State College will be part of Sunday's episode of Barnwood Builders on the DIY Network. The episode was filmed at WVU Jackson's Mill.
When children are admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit, the experience can be sad, scary and lonely for both them and their parents. New research led by Brad Phillips—a doctoral student in the WVU School of Nursing—indicates that young, single parents with low incomes and limited post-secondary education may feel especially lonely and lack emotional support when their children are admitted to a pediatric ICU.
West Virginia University Police have confirmed Benjamin Pravecek, a 20-year-old business major from Harpers Ferry, died Friday afternoon (April 16). Officers are continuing their investigation, but early indications suggest no foul play was involved.
West Virginia University Police responded to University Place Friday (April 16) just after 12:30 p.m. after reports that a person either fell or jumped from the parking garage and landed on the sidewalk below.
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a two-year, nearly $500,000 grant to WVU for the project, “West Virginia Inspiring Hope,” to enhance and expand the existing recovery-to-work ecosystem, including training, job placement, recovery treatment, housing and transportation.