Pioneering WVU astrophysicist named prestigious Fellow of the Royal Society, the ‘Oscar’ of the science world

May 25, 2024

A globally recognized leader in astronomy at West Virginia University has been elected to one of the top scientific academies in the world. Duncan Lorimer, professor of physics and astronomy in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, was selected as a 2024 Fellow of the Royal Society of London for his contributions to pulsar astrophysics and his role in the discovery of fast radio bursts. Founded in 1660, and now the oldest continuously running organization of its kind, the Royal Society is an independent scientific academy devoted to advancing science for the betterment of ...

$2M planned gift to boost scholarship support for WVU students from W.Va.

May 25, 2024

A West Virginia University alumnus and his wife are honoring his Mountain State roots with a planned gift to provide scholarships for West Virginia students in need. With his late wife’s support, Fred Martin, of Mission Viejo, Calif., pledged at least $2 million to WVU upon his passing. ...

WVU Faculty Senate approves syllabus statement for profs who don’t want guns in their offices when Campus Carry takes effect

May 6, 2024

MORGANTOWN – Campus Carry takes effect at WVU – and campuses across the state – on July 1. WVU's Faculty Senate on Monday approved a statement that faculty members who don't want guns brought into their offices can put into their course syllabus so students know of that policy on the ...

WVU Board of Governors approves rule to guide search for new president

May 6, 2024

MORGANTOWN — WVU's Board of Governors approved the new rule to guide the search for a new president during a special meeting on Monday. The final rule included some changes prompted by public comments submitted, Assistant General Counsel Kylie Barnhart told the members. The rule ...

WVU: Field Hall will be open for fall semester

May 5, 2024

MORGANTOWN – WVU expects to have Field Hall – the former business and economics school building – open for fall semester in August. “Construction is progressing quickly and on schedule, so we're very happy about that,” said Scott Owen, construction manager, WVU Design and ...

WVU astrophysicist elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 2, 2024

MORGANTOWN – A WVU astrophysicist has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world, according to a release from WVU. Maura McLaughlin, Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, was one of over 120 new ...