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A patient is shown on a hospital bed in front of a larger machine with seven medical professionals watching during a new kind of Alzheimer's treatment.
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WVU to launch robotics engineering major

Students interested in the rapidly evolving world of robotics will now be able to enroll in a new robotics engineering major at West Virginia University following approval by the Board of Governors during a meeting Friday (Dec. 15).

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New majors, medical breakthrough signal success for WVU

More than ever, the University is keenly focused on the modern land-grant priorities outlined in President Gordon Gee's recent State of the University address such as advancing the WVU R1 mission to deliver solutions to real-world problems and growing the academic medical center to improve people’s health.

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Early WVU research shows ingestible ‘smart pill’ may detect signs of overdose

In a potential breakthrough for those suffering with opioid use disorder, the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute announced a first-in-human study using an innovative smart pill technology to measure and monitor vital signs that can help identify early indications of an overdose.

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With investments in student success, WVU retention, graduation rates climb

A dual focus on purpose and student success programming is helping fuel improved retention and graduation rates at West Virginia University. This year, the University is seeing its second highest freshman retention in history — 81.4% — along with its highest four-year graduation rate on record, reflecting a jump of 14% during the past eight years.

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The five 2023 Mountaineers of Distinction are shown on Mountaineer Field.

Five students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction

West Virginia University has named Olivia Dowler, Sophia Flower, Rachel Johnson, Thomas Williams and Natalie Wonsettler the 2023 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.