George Lewis Bircher, 85, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus. He was born on November 14, 1932, in Morgantown, the son […]
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Morgantown, Mon County see population growth despite statewide population decline
MORGANTOWN — While West Virginia lost population during the past decade, Morgantown and Monongalia County bucked that trend and grew. According to a recent study released by the Pew Charitable […]
DEA adjusts opioid production quota rules after legal, legislative pressure from state
CHARLESTON — Legal and legislative pressure from West Virginia has led the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to modify its opioid distribution quota rules to help curb illegal diversion of the […]
U.S. Navy veteran uses new business to help other vets return to civilian life
MORGANTOWN — A U.S. Navy veteran, who faced her own trauma, has set out to help other military members returning to civilian life. Natalie Oliverio spent four years active duty […]
WVU, Shepherd not seeing eye-to-eye on HEPC appointment
By Alex Wiederspiel, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — The rapidly changing landscape of higher education in West Virginia was punctuated by a tumultuous week involving the Higher Education Policy Commission. Shepherd […]
Fairmont State, WVU Tech collaborate on aviation programs
FAIRMONT — Fairmont State University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology have come together to reach new heights as they signed a consortial educational agreement that benefits aviation students […]
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute helps a runner get back on the road
MORGANTOWN — Paul Pennington of Bluefield loves to run. He started running cross country in junior high and continued into adulthood, extending his distance to include half and full marathons. […]
WVU School of Nursing dean re-elected to lead state nursing board
MORGANTOWN — Tara Hulsey, dean of the WVU School of Nursing and vice president of Health Promotion and Wellness for WVU, was unanimously re-elected to serve as the president of […]
Neuroscience research at WVU works to understand the brain, treat neurological diseases
MORGANTOWN — At WVU Medicine’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, basic neuroscience research is helping to develop new technologies that will aid scientists in understanding the intricacies of the brain and advance […]
WVU names Mauger to lead Eye Institute
MORGANTOWN — WVU has named Dr. Thomas Mauger to lead the WVU Eye Institute and serve as chair for the Department of Ophthalmology. He will also serve as associate dean […]
