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Football Names Ed Pastilong MVP Award Winners

West Virginia University football coach Dana Holgorsen has announced that redshirt seniors Justin Arndt and Tyler Orlosky have been named the recipients of the Ed Pastilong MVP Award for the 2016 season.

New faculty ensemble debuts Jan. 27

Three faculty members in the West Virginia University School of Music have teamed up to create the Lyon Piano Trio, debuting Jan. 27.

WVRHC seeking copies of rare African-American newspapers

West Virginia University Libraries’ West Virginia & Regional History Center is seeking copies of or information about three African-American newspapers published in the early 20th century in Huntington in an effort to preserve their content through the National Digital Newspaper Program.

College of Media receives largest planned gift in history

The West Virginia University Reed College of Media is in an optimistic “State of Mind” after receiving its largest planned gift ever. A journalism alumna who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged $700,000 to the College through a planned estate gift. The bequest is part of “A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia University.”

WVU plans Friday bell-ringing ceremony

West Virginia University will hold a bell-ringing ceremony, coordinated by the Office of Student Life and Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, on Friday (Jan. 20) in remembrance of student Zachary Menas.

WVU researcher uncovers influence of microorganisms on soil carbon storage

With more than 7 billion microorganisms in the soil, it’s no surprise we still have a lot to learn about them and their impact on the environment. A West Virginia University researcher is uncovering critical information about these tiny organisms under our feet, which although small, can have a huge impact on the environment.

Political science to host pre-inauguration events

Following a divisive presidential campaign and tumultuous election of president-elect Donald Trump, the Department of Political Science at West Virginia University is set to host two pre-inauguration events to contemplate the future of the American presidency.