Zackquill

September 8, 2017

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—Since the early 1900s scientists have known that the Universe is expanding but recent studies have shown that the...

WVU’s experimental journalism project focused on Appalachia reaches international milestone

WVU Communications

Academia

July 25, 2017

Since its launch in January, the West Virginia University Reed College of Media’s digital publication, “100 Days in Appalachia,” has...

WVU professor works to put a face on homelessness

WVU Communications

Academia

July 19, 2017

What started as a project for his thesis has now become one West Virginia University professor’s mission to give a...

WVU recovery efforts began early, continue after 2016 flood

WVU Communications

Academia

June 15, 2017

(Editor’s note: An online media kit containing downloadable photos, videos and other resources is available in the WVUToday Media Center.) Garrett...

Energy efficiency can create West Virginia jobs, says WVU law professor

WVU Communications

Academia

June 12, 2017

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. —West Virginia’s ability to provide efficient energy for industry could create thousands of skilled jobs and help...

Bill Withers to talk music, artistic integrity at pre-commencement event

WVU Communications

Arts & Culture

May 10, 2017

The public will get a rare opportunity to hear from a songwriter whose work explores the challenging daily lives of...

WVU Reed College of Media receives Benedum grant to serve growing interest in rural culture

WVU Communications

Academia

April 12, 2017

The West Virginia University Reed College of Media recently received a grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation that will help students gain...

Opera on Wheels teaches, entertains and gives back

WVU Communications

Academia

March 24, 2017

West Virginia University students will bring the story of the playful parrot, Papagayo, to life for hundreds of West Virginia children...

University presidents underscore higher education is investment in West Virginia’s future

WVU Communications

Academia

March 23, 2017

Further funding cuts would be “devastating” and could result in significant tuition increases for students The presidents of West Virginia’s...

Huggins wins $15K for cancer research in Infiniti Challenge

WVU Communications

Athletics

March 17, 2017

Thank you Mountaineer fans for helping West Virginia University Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Huggins win $15K for research at the...

Lima Earns Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

WVU Communications

Academia

March 16, 2017

Fernando Lima, assistant professor of chemical and biomedical engineering at West Virginia University, has earned a prestigious CAREER award from...

WVU offers free workshop to small water and sewage utilities in Appalachia

WVU Communications

Business

March 15, 2017

With coal mining revenues declining, more state budget cuts looming and the predicted domino effect that often hits rural communities...

Celebrate 150 Years With Bow Ties and Ice Cream

WVU Communications

Events

January 31, 2017

WVU will kick off an 11-month celebration of its 150th year on February 7, the University’s official founding date. At...

‘No one ever thinks they’re going to be a refugee’

WVU Communications

Uncategorized

January 29, 2017

According to the United Nations, each minute 24 people flee their home because of violence or persecution. More than 60...

Make 2017 YOUR Year for Mindfulness

WVU Communications

Health & Wellness

January 27, 2017

Want to start out 2017 with a fresh mindset? Sign up for West Virginia University’s new meditation courses offered by...

Collaborative to Narrate an Appalachian Perspective of Trump’s First 100 Days

WVU Communications

Business

January 19, 2017

Following the 2016 presidential election, voters left a trail of red from Alabama to Pennsylvania, including nine of the 19...

Textiles Featured at Art Museum of WVU

WVU Communications

Arts & Culture

January 15, 2017

An exhibition focused on textiles opens Thursday, Jan. 19 at The Art Museum of West Virginia University with a program...

Equine Therapy ‘changing lives’

WVU Communications

Events

January 13, 2017

West Virginia University’s equine therapy program is helping change the lives of people with disabilities, providing the training for nuanced...

Contemporary glass artists to speak at gallery reception

WVU Communications

Arts & Culture

January 11, 2017

Contemporary Terrain, an exhibition at West Virginia University’s Erickson Alumni Center’s Nutting Gallery, showcases the work of current West Virginia...