Discover how intramural sports at West Virginia University offer students a chance to stay active, build relationships, and relieve stress, all while boosting retention and GPA rates. Join a team by registering through WVU’s Campus Recreation program before September 4.
Three doctoral students at West Virginia University have been awarded the prestigious Ruby Fellowship for 2024, receiving significant financial support to advance their research in fields including immunology, astrophysics, and physics. This year’s honorees, Annabelle Smith, Suchindram Dasgupta, and Sloane Sirota, are poised to become leaders in their respective areas of study, thanks to the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows Program.
Eight agribusinesses in West Virginia have been awarded $301,000 in USDA grants to boost the state’s specialty crop industry through marketing, education, and research initiatives. Projects include diverse efforts from promoting hop varieties and enhancing pest management education to developing a honey extraction program and improving elderberry cultivation.
Students from West Virginia University’s School of Medicine explored elite endurance performance and the Mediterranean diet during a transformative 10-day trip to Nice, France, guided by faculty members Miriam and Brian Leary. Highlights included observing the Tour de France, touring the Côte d’Azur, and hands-on cooking classes.
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is expanding its team with four new surgeons, including renowned specialists Goya Raikar and Nick Baker, to enhance its top-tier cardiac and thoracic surgery programs. Discover how these additions bolster the institute’s capabilities in minimally invasive, robotic, and thoracic surgical procedures.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced youth hunting seasons for squirrels on September 7-8 and black bears on September 14-15, encouraging families to pass down the tradition of hunting. Youth hunters must follow specific regulations and can find more information online at WVdnr.gov/youth-hunting.
West Virginia University is pioneering a revolutionary robot named Loopy, capable of reshaping itself autonomously to tackle real-world contaminations like oil spills without human programming, inspired by natural phenomena such as ant swarms and plant roots. Led by Professor Yu Gu, the research supported by the National Science Foundation aims to radically transform robot autonomy and adaptability.
Discover significant events in West Virginia history that took place between September 1 and September 7, from Revolutionary War battles to the birth of labor leaders and cultural icons. For the complete story, visit e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia.
Read more at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
Barbour Community Health Association is set to open its new Barbour Behavioral Health Building in Belington with a dedication ceremony on September 6 at 11 a.m., featuring tours, a ribbon-cutting, and a meet-and-greet with the healthcare team. RSVP and event details at http://evt.to/eeougiahw.
Governor Jim Justice and the WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation celebrate 52 new graduates joining correctional facilities, part of a successful recruiting year with 429 new hires akin to last year’s totals. Increased pay and targeted initiatives have reduced staff vacancies in 19 facilities to 10% or less, enhancing the state’s correctional workforce.