Archives for December 2014

• Longtime WV journalist April Kaull joins University Relations/News at WVU
• WVU extends offer to purchase Mountain State campus in Beckley

• Alumnus Bryan Shaver returns to WVU as director of internal audit
• Kramer resigns as head volleyball coach

• Morgantown Police arrest fourth suspect in recent area armed robberies

• WVU extends exclusive 'due diligence' agreement to review Mountain State purchase
• Former WVU English professor's estate donation supports undergraduate student learning
• Dean's Honors Scholars named in WVU College of Creative Arts
• 10 WVU School of Art and Design students awarded Global Position Studies Scholarships
• New book examines effects of Napoleon's conquests beyond the battlefields
• WVU engineering professor receives West Virginia Department of Transportation grant
• Get year-round gardening advice with help from WVU Extension Service's Garden Calendar
• WVU alumna hopes to use advertising skills to raise awareness of dwindling shark population

• A 'WV lifer' urges WVU's newest graduates to 'show the world what Mountaineers can do'
• WVU experts say ban on fracking demonstrates the need for comprehensive and reliable scientific data, has negative long-term outcomes
• Board approves new degree programs, receives update on 'due diligence' agreement with MSU
• WVU seminars will highlight water resources
• Engineers Without Borders selects international delegacy
• Two WVU faculty members named Professor of the Year finalists by Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia

• WVU forensic science professor seeks volunteers for study on hair analysis method
• WVU expert says traditional enemies in the Middle East may seek to create norms that will limit violence
• WVU physics professor named American Physical Society fellow
• Printmaking professor receives College of Creative Arts Outstanding Service Award
• Statement from WVU President Gordon Gee on death of Marshall President Stephen Kopp

• WVU School of Public Health receives nearly $2M to improve healthcare model for West Virginians
• Twenty-eight inducted into WVU Tau Beta Pi engineering honorary
• WVU Davis College to offer study abroad trip to Nicaragua
• WVU's Luck accepts executive vice president position with NCAA
• WVU participates in first energy profile of the region, works to develop future strategy

• Luck announces home golf courses
• Project ME: WVU child development major uses pageants to educate others of diabetes
• WVU history lecturer co-edits book of essays on the history of women in the Mountain South
• Comedienne Wanda Sykes to perform at WVU Creative Arts Center Jan. 16
• WVU marketing professor named Southern Regional Education Board Faculty Mentor of the Year

• The Captain's Fuel: Turning a loss into a championship
• Lessen stress during the holiday season with advice from WVU Extension Service

• WVU biometrics spinoff Confirmix closes $1.25 million angel round
• WVU engineering alum accepts 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year award
• Young alumni return to share experiences at WVU Engineering Visitation Day

• Mountaineers can take advantage of fan events at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
• African-American students find a home at WVU through STARS program
• WVU Press publishes book on the history of Mother's Day founder Anna Jarvis
• WVU figure skaters to headline 'Holiday on Ice'
• Come full circle: A holiday greeting from WVU

• Dr. Geoff Bradford treats three generations of eyes
• First Exchange Bank makes gift to WVU Cancer Center for breast cancer research
• History in the making as Washington Generals look for landmark victory over Harlem Globetrotters at the WVU Coliseum Thursday, April 16
• WVU Police named in latest Security Magazine rankings
• Benedum and Farm Credit team to support young innovators at WVU
• Police arrest several individuals suspected in recent area armed robberies

• WVU Alumni Association offers Liberty Bowl land package
• WVU College of Education and Human Services partners with nationwide reading initiative
• WVU law professor says Blankenship indictment is unprecedented
• WVU trauma surgeon to speak at 2014 December Commencement

• NICVIEW at WVU Children's Hospital keeps families together for the holidays
• WVU offers students information and tips for a safe holiday season
• AutoZone Liberty Bowl extends invitation to WVU
• WVU Jackson's Mill to feature winter lights display, breakfast with Santa
• WVU's NAFTC prepares national consumers for the future of cars and trucks
• Reflections: The quiet general makes his mark around the world and at WVU
• WVU to teach youth about West Virginia waterways through RiverWorks Discovery, EQT grant
• WVU campus community forum on recent police-involved shootings to be held Dec. 9

• Armed robbery reported at Mason Street residence behind WVU's Vandalia Hall

• WVU extends agreement to explore purchase of Mountain State University
• WVU Foundation marks 60th anniversary
• Nineteen WVU College of Creative Arts students awarded Canady Scholarships
• Warner Bros. developing movie based on WVU journalism professor's book

• WVU chemistry department to present annual Children's Chemistry Show Saturday
• Student favorite Brew 'N Gold Caf� turns 10; WVU invited to celebrate
• Economic forecast for Beckley region: Adding jobs over the long term
• University Police offer tips to WVU students after string of Morgantown robberies
• WVU selects two nationally known consultants to lead Greek forum

• WVU spring break trip explores El Salvador
• WVU Dance program presents showcase of student work Dec. 4-5
• WVU Choral Program to present seasonal celebration concert Dec. 4
• Annual Holiday Pottery Sale to be held at WVU Creative Arts Center Dec. 5-6
• Flatliner Lambert making waves
• WVU Graduate String Quartet to present recital Dec. 7
• WVU plans Friday bell-ringing ceremony
• 'Gee Mail' hits the road: President Gee ambushes students, plays roving reporter at Mountainlair

• WVU earns $1.45 million grant to establish training program for science and math teachers
• WVU students given option to share extra dining plan meals through Share-A-Swipe program
• WVU selected as a top military-friendly university by Military Advanced Education
• WVU computer science and electrical engineering department to host senior design expo
• WVU mechanical engineering student named Tau Beta Pi scholar
• WVU mechanical, aerospace engineering students visit aircraft overhaul facility
• WVU PRSSA students win national competition

• UPDATE: Suspect in Monday's Morgantown area shootings found dead
• WVU School of Dentistry, West Virginia State University establish early admission program
• Grant to WVU's CEHS paves way to prepare rural educators in southern West Virginia
• WVU food scientists look at new protein powder
• WVU director of research and compliance speaks at international research ethics conference
• Mountain State Business Index stalls in November
• Alumnus creates endowed scholarship for Braxton County students to attend WVU
• University Relations begins 25 days of WVU giveaways