Higher Education

WVU revives Woodburn Hall lighting, illuminating legacy of higher ed in West Virginia

Higher Education David Sibray - November 19, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As dusk settles over the Monongahela River valley on December 2, a crowd of students, faculty, alumni, and families will gather...

WVU Professor: After three years, ChatGPT has become a coworker—not a boss

Higher Education David Sibray - November 12, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As ChatGPT turns three, a West Virginia University professor says the artificial intelligence platform has evolved from a curiosity to a...

WVU president urges university to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

Higher Education David Sibray - October 14, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of West Virginia University, urged faculty, staff, students, and alumni Monday...

Pumpkin Spice and Beyond: WVU expert explains the power of seasonal scents

Higher Education David Sibray - September 22, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As autumn arrives in West Virginia, seasonal scents begin to fill homes — from pumpkin spice...

WVU School of Nursing campuses rank top in West Virginia for 2026

Higher Education Clyde Craig - September 15, 2025

BECKLEY, W. Va. — The Beckley campus of the School of Nursing at West Virginia University Tech has secured...

WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August

Higher Education Clyde Craig - August 25, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing earlier on racks and shelves at national retail chains like...

WVU discovers widespread microplastics in Appalachian streams

Higher Education Clyde Craig - June 19, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia is known for its scenic streams, dropping fresh in falls and chutes from...

WVU program to help pay fees, tuition for West Virginia students

Higher Education Clyde Craig - January 14, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is launching a new program that will provide funding to cover the costs...

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