WVU plans for July 1 implementation of Campus Self-Defense Act
The West Virginia University Board of Governors took the next step during its Friday (Feb. 23) meeting to implement the Campus Self-Defense Act which goes into effect July 1.
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WVU students take research road trip to West Virginia Capitol
West Virginia University undergraduate researchers demonstrated the importance of research led by the state’s flagship, land-grant institution for lawmakers firsthand during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Thursday (Feb. 22).
WVU extends several deadlines due to FAFSA delays
West Virginia University is extending multiple key deadlines for current and incoming students following delays at the federal level for the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.
WVU pharmacy faculty member launches study to make vaccines more effective
With a $323,000 grant from Merck & Co. Inc., Sharan Bobbala, assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, is exploring how lipid nanoparticles can precisely deliver adjuvants — the molecules in vaccines that stimulate the immune system — to white blood cells.
WVU researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at West Virginia University have identified a set of diagnostic metabolic biomarkers that can help them develop artificial intelligence tools to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, as well as determine risk factors and treatment interventions.
WVU Day of Giving returns for seventh year on March 20
West Virginia University alumni and friends are invited to come together on March 20 in support of the seventh WVU Day of Giving, an annual fundraising effort organized by the WVU Foundation.
WVU issues interim suspension for fraternity following hazing allegation, investigation underway
West Virginia University notified Phi Sigma Phi fraternity on Friday (Feb. 16) of an interim suspension — taking effect immediately — following an allegation of hazing.
WVU student finds future path through undergraduate research
With support from dedicated faculty and fellow students, a West Virginia University student has found his purpose in research, helping chart his life’s course.
Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event
Four West Virginia natives vying to be the 70th West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins and carry rifles as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game versus the University of Central Florida at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 20) in the WVU Coliseum.
WVU close to commercializing microwave technology that can cool down industry’s energy usage
West Virginia University engineers have secured $3 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding to research a new chemical reactor system that uses microwaves to reduce industrial heat and carbon emissions.