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Capito, Manchin announce NSF funding for WVU

CHARLESTON, — U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday $990,283 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support three projects at West Virginia University. Specifically, these projects will work to study transition metal catalysts in pharmaceutical development, research interactions between the serotonergic systems and address tumor recurrence. “West Virginia University has proven itself as a leader in a variety of research fields, which is evident in its continued R1 ...

WVU’s campus food effort expands into Westover

BY JADE RUGGIERI The West Virginia University Campus Food Garden is sprouting more growing space for an urban farm and learning center at the Abundant Life Greenhouse in Westover. While the Evansdale garden is 200 square feet, the Westover expansion boasts a budding 1,800 square ...

Growing ‘The Garden’ to a second location in Westover

By Jade Ruggieri The West Virginia University Campus Food Garden is sprouting more growing space for an urban farm and learning center at the Abundant Life Greenhouse in Westover. While the Evansdale garden is 200 square feet, the Westover expansion boasts a budding 1,800 square ...

A preview: Legislative interims to run Sunday through Tuesday at WVU

MORGANTOWN – The state Legislature will be in Morgantown Sunday through Tuesday for interim meetings. All but three meetings are set at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center. The exceptions are a 1:30 p.m. Monday address by WVU President Gordon Gee, at Reynolds Hall, and two Tuesday meetings at ...

Requirements for masks on PRT, university buses eased

As of Wednesday, passengers on WVU’s Public Rapid Transit (PRT) cars or buses no longer need to mask up to ride. This is pending any additional guidance after a federal court ruling this week. While face coverings are no longer required, masks are welcome and remain an important preventive measure against COVID-19. Anyone who needs or chooses to wear one is encouraged to do so. Additionally, travelers should closely monitor other providers’ transportation guidelines, which may vary, as well as policy differences for domestic and international flights, depending on the ...

WVU names 2022 Foundation Scholars

WVU TODAY Five rising freshmen have been named to the 2022-23 cohort of West Virginia University Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the university awards, including one Morgantown High student. Eager to make a difference and improve the overall quality of life in ...