A rural and urban university have teamed up to provide a deep dive into the opioid epidemic in Appalachia. This investigative reporting collaboration is an effort to transcend media biases and address a serious issue from multiple perspectives.
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WVU breaks ground on state’s first dedicated STEM and makerspace facility
West Virginia University Extension Service broke ground this week on the Annette S. Boggs Educational Center, a 6,000-square-foot facility, which will be located at WVU Jackson’s Mill.
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LandWorks Inc. donates software to the Energy Land Management Program
Students in West Virginia University’s energy land management program will have the opportunity to learn more about their field with the help of new software gift from Landworks Inc.
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Maier Foundation grants $85,000 to All-Steinway Campaign at WVU
Charleston’s Maier Foundation has granted $85,000 to West Virginia University in support of its All-Steinway Campaign, “All Keyed Up.”
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Mendenhall family to give $50,000 to support the West Virginia Regional Training Center
WVU to launch new Center for Resilient Communities
A new center at West Virginia University is working with communities across the region to address many of West Virginia’s most complex challenges.
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Bucklew Scholarship opens doors worldwide for WVU sophomore Georgia Beatty
Earning the Bucklew Scholarship has opened many doors worldwide for West Virginia University sophomore Georgia Beatty, who will study abroad next academic year in Germany.
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WVU Southern New Jersey Alumni Chapter establishes Eric S. Schaetzle Memorial Scholarship
The Southern New Jersey Chapter of West Virginia University’s Alumni Association has established an endowed scholarship in memory of WVU graduate Eric Schaetzle. Eric passed away in a car accident shortly after graduating from WVU with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
WVU researchers investigate the impact of the statewide opioid crisis on teachers
When their family members struggle with substance use disorders, children bring experiences of neglect, trauma and often, mental health issues into the classroom, creating challenging environments for their teachers. Researchers at West Virginia University have evaluated the impact of the opioid crisis in classrooms across the Mountain State through a survey of 2,205 teachers in 49 counties.
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Couple leaves behind a legacy of scholarship for future WVU students, 4-H’ers
Burkey and Marylou Lilly were proud graduates of West Virginia University. As the parents of three children, grandparents of five grandchildren and great grandparents to three great grandchildren, they valued education and service.
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