Archives for August 2014
August
29th
- WVU changes several administrative roles
- WVU Low Brass Studio presents 'Trombone Day' Sept. 7
- WVU music faculty present recital Sept. 4
- A new WVU study asks: Does smokeless tobacco use among smokers help or harm tobacco addiction?
- WVU English professor wins award for short-story collection
- Bryce Britton named director of WVU's new Musical Theatre program
- Mountain State Business Index points to continued health for West Virginia's economy
- WVU begins search for director/dean of Extension Service
August
28th
- WVU Student Organizations Services announces student body vote will decide 2014 Homecoming Court
- WVU student's research on protection of water resources earns prestigious EPA fellowship
- WVU Safety and Health Extension experts give need-to-know advice for car seat safety
- Brazilian engineering students explore opportunities at WVU
- WVU EngineerFEST brings together student organizations for engineers
- WVU assistant professor earns award from engineering institute
- WVU Extension Service's Women in Agriculture conference helps women farmers cultivate their farm enterprises
August
27th
- Show off your gold and blue spirit on College Colors Day this Friday
- Electro-pop duo Icona Pop comes to Morgantown Event Center Oct. 17
- WVU holds Graduate and Professional School Fair on Sept. 10
- Ethics Enrichment Fund established at WVU College of Business and Economics
- WELLWVU to offer on-campus farmers market every Thursday, beginning Aug. 28
- WVU plans Friday bell-ringing ceremony
- WVU business school signs pathway agreement with WVU Tech
- Chance the Rapper comes to WVU Coliseum Oct. 26
August
26th
- Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy swings into Morgantown Sept. 9 and 10
- Almasy named interim dean for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at WVU
- WVU's engineering college ranked 11th in nation for value by online college comparison guide
- Ruby Memorial becomes only 4th U.S. hospital to offer heart sensor implant
- Pirates' NY-Penn affiliate coming to Morgantown
- West Virginia Brownfields Conference to highlight collaborative approach to community redevelopment projects
- Burnside Foundation helps Harrison County students attend WVU
August
25th
- WVU Public Administration professor uncovers roots of resistance to Affordable Care Act
- West Virginia's Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition expands reach
- WVU, City of Morgantown receives Dean's Community Engagement Award
- WELLWVU hosts Wellness Wednesday event at new Health and Education building
- Mountaineers marching to McDowell: 'Pride of West Virginia' to perform for first time in southern county in 26 years
- WVU School of Theatre & Dance announces fall shows at Creative Arts Center
- Back-to-school transitioning made easy with expert advice during WVU Extension's online Q&A
August
22nd
- College of Creative Arts creates new BFA degree in Musical Theatre
- Rare, historical documents collection coming to WVU
- WVU Press publishes the novel 'The Psalms of Israel Jones'
- WVU offers innovative suicide-prevention program
August
21st
- WVU Geography professor researches history of collaborations between US and Cuban speleologists (cavers)
- WVU Fire Service Extension awarded contract to keep America's military safe in hazardous situations
- WVU business college dean to moderate panel at West Virginia Business Summit
- WVU Reed College of Media begins 75th year with new name, facilities and curriculum
August
20th
- Registration for Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Conference open through Aug. 30
- WVU seminar series will explore freshwater resources
- Senior WVU engineering student wins Aerospace States Association scholarship
August
19th
- WVU President Gordon Gee winds down 55-county tour; paints the State Fair gold and blue
- Dr. Susannah Poe selected by CDC as an Act Early Ambassador
- Five elected to WVU Foundation board
August
18th
- WVU geology student awarded $2K scholarship for shale reservoirs research
- All schools and colleges at WVU to participate in Yellow Ribbon program
- WVU psychology graduate student to lead family gratitude study
- WVU President Gordon Gee welcomes students back with 'Gee Mail'
August
17th
August
15th
- WVU Academy of Engineering Success helps students acclimate to college
- Student employee develops WVU PRT Status app to alert riders about service
- U.S. Marine Band 'The President's Own' presents free concert at WVU CAC on Sept. 2
- WVU welcomes the Class of 2018
August
14th
- WVU statement on death of student Thursday morning
- WVU's annual FallFest celebrates 20th year on Monday
- Significant WVU projects sprouted while students were away this summer
August
13th
- WVU kicks off Welcome Week 2014 with move-in day on Friday
- WVU names permanent leadership for parking and transportation
- WVU chemistry professor receives prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Reinvitation Award
- Pianist Peter Amstutz to present recital at WVU Aug. 19
August
12th
- WVU Greek Leadership Summit set for Friday
- WVU donates Solar Decathlon house to West Virginia Botanic Garden
- WVU Greenhouse grows love of horticulture among students, faculty
August
11th
- WVU Press publishes inaugural volume of its newly acquired Rural Studies Series
- Hundreds of WVU students to receive alumni scholarships recognizing academic excellence
- Increase in hacking cases brings urgency to cybersecurity, says WVU expert
August
8th
- 'West Virginia girl' finds success as oral surgery resident
- Mountaineers and Libraries kickoff fourth Touchdown Challenge
August
7th
- Extend your harvest and stretch your dollar with canning advice from WVU Extension's 'Ask the Expert' live Q&A
- WVU psychology professor exploring using lifestyle changes in different age groups to combat health diseases
- WVU faculty member earns prestigious NSF CAREER award for work in power distribution systems
August
6th
August
5th
- WVU accepting nominations for honorary doctoral degrees
- Bridging adventure with academics: WVU outdoors program expands to engineering
- Four WVU scholarships awarded at high school robotics competition
- 'Make a New Friend' Sesame Street Live show comes to WVU
- Classic guitar rocker Rick Springfield to bring hits, new favorites to WVU
August
4th
- WVU, international scientists to share research about technologies that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions
- Picture yourself as a Mountaineer and more at WVU's West Virginia State Fair exhibits
- Alumnus endows scholarship for chemical engineering students at WVU
August
1st
- Chase installed as president of national pharmacy organization
- Strategic health communications professor to join WVU's Reed College faculty
- WVU history professor to be featured on C-SPAN's American History TV Aug. 2
- WVU professor explores hair analysis method that could complement crime scene DNA identification