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    WVU president urges university to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

    Higher Education David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of West Virginia University, urged faculty, staff, students, and alumni Monday to “think big” as the...

    Pumpkin Spice and Beyond: WVU expert explains the power of seasonal scents

    Higher Education David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As autumn arrives in West Virginia, seasonal scents begin to fill homes — from pumpkin spice and cranberry to pine and...

    WVU School of Nursing campuses rank top in West Virginia for 2026

    Higher Education Clyde Craig -
    BECKLEY, W. Va. — The Beckley campus of the School of Nursing at West Virginia University Tech has secured...

    WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August

    Higher Education Clyde Craig -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing earlier on racks and shelves at national retail chains like...

    WVU discovers widespread microplastics in Appalachian streams

    Higher Education Clyde Craig -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia is known for its scenic streams, dropping fresh in falls and chutes from...

    WVU program to help pay fees, tuition for West Virginia students

    Higher Education Clyde Craig -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is launching a new program that will provide funding to cover the costs...

    Amazon selects Shepherd University in W.Va. for career training program

    Higher Education Clyde Craig -
    SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Shepherd University has been selected as an education partner by Amazon, which will provide its hourly...

    Six tips for West Virginia students searching for off-campus housing

    Higher Education Clyde Craig -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As students consider off-campus living in West Virginia's college towns, an attorney at West Virginia University...
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