WVU professor says COVID-19 opening doors for police reform
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique opportunity for reform that could break the chains of outdated, and perhaps ineffective, approaches to policing, says a...
PRT system in Morgantown to resume operations Thursday
In anticipation of students’ arrival on campus, the West Virginia University Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system in Morgantown, West Virginia, will resume operations Thursday, Aug. 15,...
Alderson Broaddus ranked top by U.S. News & World Report
Alderson Broaddus University received recognition this week as the highest-ranking West Virginia college or university in two categories published by U.S. News & World...
Affordability, student support boost Glenville enrollment
Affordability and student-support initiatives are boosting fall enrollment at Glenville State College, which welcomed 425 new traditional and online students this semester, bringing total...
WVU receives record $181 million-plus in research funding
External funding for research and other sponsored programs at West Virginia University totaled $181.4 million this past fiscal year, a university record that bucks a...
Can AI be used to improve U.S. coal plant profitability?
Can artificial intelligence be employed to boost coal power usage? One chemical engineer at West Virginia University is tapping into artificial intelligence to improve...
Osteopathic school trains in acupuncture technique
An old practice is being put to new use in the Mountain State, thanks in part to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine...
WVU suspends in-person classes after spring break, moves online
West Virginia University will temporarily suspend in-person classes the week following spring break then offer online class instruction or other alternative learning options beginning...
Walker named Grand Groundhog Watcher at Concord University
Officials at Concord University have named Mountain Lion head football coach Dave Walker as Grand Groundhog Watcher for 2020, joining "Concord Charlie" in the...
New River college sets fall Appalachian writing class
New River Community and Technical College will offer an Appalachian Folklore and Heritage Writing class at its Nicholas County Campus in Summersville, West Virginia,...
Shepherd offers free online Lifelong Learning courses
Shepherd University, at Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is offering an opportunity for the public to engage free-of-charge in its Lifelong Learning program through a series...
Working from home and can’t sleep? A WVU scientist may have...
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to transition to working from home, some are finding it difficult to sleep. According to one...