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WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute joins nationwide effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is joining leading clinics nationwide in a pioneering effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach.

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Richards elected WVU Foundation board chairman

J. Wayne Richards will serve a two-year term as chairman of the West Virginia University Foundation Board of Directors.

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Myra and Victor Dean have long supported academics and athletics at WVU.

WVU alum and wife give $175K to boost engineering education, athletics

Generous donors Victor and Myra Dean are expanding support for engineering education and athletics with gifts totaling $175,000.

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The Order of Vandalia originated in 1960 when WVU President Elvis J. Stahr outlined his idea for a special honor to be bestowed on the University’s most loyal servants.

WVU to induct 5 into Order of Vandalia

The Order of Vandalia originated in 1960 when WVU President Elvis J. Stahr outlined his idea for a special honor to be bestowed on the University’s most loyal servants.

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Kate Staples

Kate Staples Ph.D.

Dr. Kate Staples is using her passions for history and writing to teach WVU students how to communicate effectively and concisely on a professional level.

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