Higher Education
The quiet vision of Morris Harvey, an early West Virginian who bet on education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the late 19th century, as West Virginia was still defining itself as a young state, Morris Harvey placed his faith not in coal seams or rail lines, but in education. A descendant of one of the region’s first families, he may be best remembered...
W.Va. medical school leads in training doctors who serve rural communities
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A small medical school located in the mountains of southern West Virginia is...
WVU experts say layering, not bulky clothing, keeps you warmer in winter
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As temperatures drop across West Virginia, many people are pulling wool long...
WVU revives Woodburn Hall lighting, illuminating legacy of higher ed in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As dusk settles over the Monongahela River valley on December 2, a crowd of...
WVU Professor: After three years, ChatGPT has become a coworker—not a boss
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As ChatGPT turns three, a West Virginia University professor says the artificial intelligence platform has evolved from a curiosity to a trusted coworker that’s reshaping how people work, learn, and communicate at a pace few anticipated. Joshua...
WVU president urges university to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of West Virginia University, urged faculty, staff, students, and alumni Monday to “think big” as the university works to strengthen enrollment, expand research, and raise its national profile. Delivering his first...
Pumpkin Spice and Beyond: WVU expert explains the power of seasonal scents
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As autumn arrives in West Virginia, seasonal scents begin to fill homes — from pumpkin spice and cranberry to pine and gingerbread. A West Virginia University expert says these aromas are more than festive decorations. They can trigger powerful...
WVU School of Nursing campuses rank top in West Virginia for 2026
BECKLEY, W. Va. — The Beckley campus of the School of Nursing at West Virginia University Tech has secured one of the top spots for “Best Nursing School in West Virginia” for 2026 from Registered Nursing. Hillary Parcell, chair of the university’s Beckley campus, said...