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Gee announces new scholarship program, addresses budget challenge during State of the University address

“The state of West Virginia University is strong,” President Gordon Gee said during his spring State of the University address on Monday (March 27). “And we will be even stronger in the decades to come, thanks to a concerted focus on what matters most.”

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Apr 2, 2023

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New scholarship program provides last-dollar-in assistance to qualifying first-time WVU students

West Virginia University will offer additional financial assistance to incoming first-time freshmen with the launch of the WVU Pledge, a last-dollar-in aid program for qualifying Promise Scholarship recipients, set to begin with the fall 2023 semester.

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Apr 1, 2023

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WVU researchers receive $5.5M to examine methane emissions at oil and gas sites

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 31, 2023

Over the next three years, researchers with the West Virginia University Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions will try to gain a robust understanding of where and why leaks of methane and other gases happen and their effects on local air quality and global climate.

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Eastern hires Smith as new Student Services Coordinator

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 31, 2023

Ciara Smith, a resident of Moorefield, WV, and Hardy County native, has joined the staff at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the new student services coordinator.

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WVU researcher prototypes new equipment to improve head and neck cancer treatment

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 30, 2023

Head and neck cancer may not be as common as breast or prostate cancer, but it’s one of the most challenging to treat.

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Eastern’s Ag Workforce Training Held At South Branch Stockyards

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 29, 2023

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Ag Innovation department in partnership with Select Sires, West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), and WVU Extension Service, coordinated training for the Livestock Management Systems at the South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange on March 16 and 17, 2023

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Eastern College Holds First Ever Potomac Highlands Agritourism Summit

By Raquel Perez | Mar 29, 2023

The first Potomac Highlands Agritourism Summit was held on March 15, at the Misty Mountain Event Barn. Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) partnered with WVU Extension Service, the WV Department of Agriculture, Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA), and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to make this event happen.

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Whipkey named senior advisor and chief of staff at WVU Potomac State College

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 29, 2023

When Brady Whipkey was growing up on a little farm in Calhoun County, he knew a few things: he loved his country and wanted to serve it; he would always be a defender of the underdog and a fighter for those who could not defend themselves; and he wanted to leave his corner of the world a little better than he found it.

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Potomac State scores in bunches in sweep over Garrett

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

Potomac State swept a pair of games over Garrett College on Thursday afternoon at Golden Park by scores of 18-0 and 13-6.

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PSC Ecotherapy to be held on March 27

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

PSC Ecotherapy to be held on March 27 at 5pm

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WVU PSC alumnus and current students make it “Big” in upcoming musical theatre production!

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

“Big-The Musical” is coming to the Church-McKee Arts Center stage at West Virginia University Potomac State College from March 24 through April 2.

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Lunch & Learn: Crucial and Courageous Conversations Training to be held on March 28

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

On March 28, guest presenter, Justin L. Brown, will lead an interactive presentation on how to identify discriminatory practices in the workplace and start conversations around equality and inclusion.

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WVU program embraces holistic approach to fulfill high school students’ aspirations

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

A federally funded TRIO program at West Virginia University is working to individualize the student experience and to support the University’s service mission by helping those at the high school level prepare for college.

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Eastern, ACM tour Mineral County Technical Center Juniors and Seniors at Western Maryland Works

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) and Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) toured Mineral County Technical Center (MCTC) juniors and seniors around ACM’s state-of-the-art Western Maryland Works Training Center and Makerspace on Thursday, March 9; Loretta Mick, principal of MCTC, Jim Spurling, Project Lead the Way engineering instructor, and Gary Trail, special populations, chaperoned the student’s attendance.

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Men’s Tennis Wins Big Against Regional Opponent Mercyhurst

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

The West Virginia Wesleyan Men's Tennis team won 6-1 earlier this afternoon at home against PSAC foe Mercyhurst, earning their third-straight win and improving to (5-3) overall. The women's match was not played due to cancelation.

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Rifle’s Tucker Medals at ISSF World Cup

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

Two student-athletes from the West Virginia University rifle team competed at the 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Bhopal, India on Friday.

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WVU Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $18.1 million Wednesday (March 22) during the University’s sixth Day of Giving.

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WVU researchers working to get people with hip pain moving

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 25, 2023

Although it’s well known that regular exercise can reduce musculoskeletal pain, some chronic pain sufferers avoid it hoping to minimize their symptoms.

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PSC First Day of Spring Pop Up on March 20

By Allegheny Highlands Today reports | Mar 14, 2023

PSC First Day of Spring Pop Up on March 20 at 12pm

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Working in service: WVU enhances health and well-being throughout West Virginia

By Press release submission | Mar 10, 2023

Working in service: WVU enhances health and well-being throughout West Virginia