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Psychologist explores connection between child abuse and mortality risk in women

A West Virginia University researcher is investigating links between child abuse and mortality risk in women. Co-author on a recent study linking self-reported child abuse to death in women, assistant professor of psychology Nicholas Turiano is investigating why childhood misfortune, such as child abuse, could cause deaths in women sooner than men.

Sandy Hook shooting prompts in-depth examination of rural police officers' gun control views

The 2012 school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which claimed 28 lives - 20 of those children - motivated WVU professor Rachael Woldoff to investigate rural police officers' views on gun control. The study is called "Unpacking Heat: Dueling Identities and Complex Views on Gun Control among Rural Police" and is the first to explore gun control views of rural U.S. police officers.

Retired WVU professors establish scholarships to enhance student experience

Drs. Lynne and Andy Ostrow understand the value of education. As West Virginia University faculty members, the duo each spent 35 years helping students achieve their dreams at the University. Now, they are taking that passion for education one step further by providing $50,000 for scholarships at WVU.

WVU professor earns NEH fellowship to create the first historical record of 'Nashville Sound'

Travis Stimeling, an assistant professor of music history in the School of Music in the College of Creative Arts at West Virginia University has received a $50,400 fellowship from the National Endowment of the Humanities to chronicle the history of musicians and record production in Nashville between 1955 and 1973, known as country music's "Nashville Sound" era.

WVU professor emeritus, loyal supporter passes away

A West Virginia University professor emeritus who tirelessly supported the University, its programs and students has passed away at the age of 84. Dr. Joginder Nath, professor emeritus and longtime chair of the genetics and developmental biology program in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, died Sunday (Dec. 11) night after a long illness.

Schultz Planned Gift supports educational programs at Art Museum of WVU

Art historians Bernie and Cookie Schultz of Morgantown, who are long-time members of the West Virginia University community with close ties to the College of Creative Arts and the Honors College, have established a $25,000 Planned Gift through the WVU Foundation to support the Art Museum of WVU.

Buchanan named Honda Sport Award Winner

Kadeisha Buchanan, a senior defender from the West Virginia University soccer team, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for soccer as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards today.