You know it's winter at WVU when...
Our shared experiences weave us into the gold-and-blue fabric that is WVU. This year we are celebrating the season by telling that story through a series of animated vignettes.
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PRT winter break schedule begins Dec. 14
West Virginia University’s Personal Rapid Transit system will not be in operation during the winter break planned Dec. 14 - Jan. 3. The PRT will resume normal operations Jan. 4.
WVU to partner with Code.org to advance computer science in K-12
Continuing its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and math education, the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in STEM Education announced today (Dec. 8) its selection as a regional partner of Code.org, a national network working to ensure that all students K-12 have the opportunity to learn computer science.
WVU statement on student job action at radio station
West Virginia University today (Dec. 7) issued a statement regarding the actions undertaken by student workers at WWVU.
WVU students compete in national ‘Real’ Elevator Pitch Competition
A West Virginia University student placed second in a national competition that required him to explain his business idea in a 40-second elevator pitch.
David Fryson named WVU senior advisor for diversity community outreach
David M. Fryson, currently West Virginia University’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, will assume a new role as senior advisor to President Gordon Gee for diversity community outreach, as part of a phased retirement.
WVU research team to test effectiveness of drones, robots in underground tunnels
Mechanical and aerospace engineering faculty members Jason Gross and Yu Gu have been awarded nearly $300,000 in funding from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to study autonomous operations of UAVs and ground robots in underground tunnels/caves.
WVU receives $4 million to commercialize work in vaccines, artificial intelligence and shale gas energy
From protecting us from dangerous infections to redefining the future of artificial intelligence to advancing the use of natural gas to bring economic benefit to the state, the depth and breadth of West Virginia University’s research and its potential to improve the lives of the citizens of the state is being recognized.
WVU gas utilization team to showcase technology and economic development efforts
West Virginia University, a leader in technology and economic development around gas utilization, today announced that WVU’s Center for Innovation in Gas Research and Utilization will showcase its achievements at an open house on Tues., Dec. 12, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Erickson Alumni Center.
WVU again sends two teams to NASA Mars Ice Challenge; seeks to defend title
For the second straight year, West Virginia University will have two teams in the Mars Ice Challenge, a special edition competition under NASA’s Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage brand of competitions.