Kip Holderness is an associate professor at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics. He likes knowing what makes people tick and why they do things they shouldn’t. His research explores employee deviance and “psychological entitlement,” which he described as “an inflated sense of deservingness unjustified by merit or performance.”
Each year, the Bucklew Scholarship is given to 20 high-achieving West Virginia students accepted to West Virginia University and qualifies them to be considered for the Foundation Scholarship, the University’s highest academic scholarship.
A West Virginia University researcher is studying newly released records of private communications between U.S. Supreme Court justices to learn how they interact and relate behind the scenes.
In preparation for the April 8 eclipse, WVU Extension STEMCARE has distributed more than 12,000 pairs of eclipse glasses to county Extension offices, schools and various outreach events across the state. WVU Extension agents are using the glasses with other STEMCARE activities and educational materials in schools to reinforce scientific learning while making it fun and engaging for the students.
When Easton Cahill arrived at West Virginia University, he was the first in his family to attend college. As a high school student in Bridgeport, he was drawn to science through the influence of his biology teacher. Once he discovered his affinity for research, his path became clear — WVU was his choice.
Cirque du Soleil shows are famous for their stunning aerial performances, world-class acrobatics, amazing contortion acts, and captivating blend of theater, music and dance. While the audience is mesmerized by the magic happening on stage, Val Bustamante, a West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training alumna, works behind the scenes to ensure the performers remain healthy and injury-free.
High-achieving students at West Virginia University will benefit from a fund established by an alumni couple — Michelle L. Varga Esposito and Patrick R. Esposito II of Morgantown — to support the delivery of innovative courses in areas of neuroscience, psychology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, other life sciences, economics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
Business data analytics student Amber Pickett is making West Virginia a better place to live — all the way from Italy. Already a doctor of audiology, Pickett said she hopes to utilize her additional graduate degree from the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics to improve medical emergency services in Monongalia County.
Six West Virginia University students will expand their horizons through study abroad experiences this spring, summer and fall after being awarded scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
From an active duty U.S. Air Force member to a first-generation college student, the 2024 West Virginia University Reed College of Media Integrated Marketing Communications and Data Digital Marketing Communications Scholarship recipients run the gamut in terms of life and work experiences, but they each demonstrate the drive to advance their careers and the desire to make a positive impact on their communities.