WVU Foundation records second best year ever with $177 million in contributions
Alumni and friends gave $177 million to West Virginia University this past year, making it the second highest year of giving in the University’s history.
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First board-certified oncologic physical therapist in state offers services to patients at the WVU Cancer Institute
Megan Burkart, assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Division of Physical Therapy, is the first physical therapist in West Virginia to achieve specialization as an Oncologic Clinical Specialist.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute researchers first to test aneurysm treatment device
Doctors at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute have treated the first patients in the world in a clinical trial to collect real-world, post-marketing data on the use of a new device for the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms.
Hotter, wetter, drier: WVU research forecasts an uptick in extreme weather, temperatures in West Virginia
Dr. Nicolas Zegre, director of the Mountain Hydrology Laboratory at WVU, describes his research analyzing seasonal changes in the Appalachian region which are leading to hotter, wetter and dryer weather forecasts.
Join WVU and WVU Extension Service for fun and education at the State Fair of West Virginia
From the time-honored 4-H livestock projects to cutting-edge STEM activities, West Virginia University Extension Service will offer a blend of tradition and innovation at the State Fair of West Virginia in Fairlea from Aug. 8 to Aug. 17.
WVU researcher tailors first-responder app to improve stroke outcomes
Amelia Adcock, associate director of the West Virginia University Stroke Center, is customizing an app that helps first responders in West Virginia triage stroke patients efficiently when they respond to a 911 call.
WVU Honors College, Humanities Center announce new leaders
Two leaders known for their innovation, energy and creativity will bring those essential skills to bear in their new roles at West Virginia University. Damien Clement will serve as acting dean of the Honors College and Rhonda Reymond as interim director of the Humanities Center effective Aug. 1.
WVU’s 100 Days in Appalachia to expand academic platform, improve national coverage of region
West Virginia University will offer new cross-disciplinary courses that are working areas of Appalachian identity, history and culture and provide faculty training in new media technology through a grant awarded to 100 Days in Appalachia, a media outlet incubated at the Reed College of Media’s Media Innovation Center.
WVU Board of Governors OKs three major construction projects and financing
Citing the need to “improve the quality of student life, enrich academic experience, enhance student services, and respond to students’ needs,” the West Virginia University Board of Governors unanimously approved construction plans Wednesday for three major projects totaling $176 million.
Green Bank Observatory, site for breakthrough WVU research and teaching, to remain open
The National Science Foundation has formally decided to keep open the Green Bank Observatory, a partner of West Virginia University and a key site for the University’s astronomy research.