When WVU social work professor and director of the Women’s Resource Center Leslie Tower returned to work after having her second child in 2006, she struggled to find a place to pump breast milk on campus.
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WVU’s engineering programs are being recognized on a national level.
WVU’s Asian Association will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Thursday evening, as part of an event hosted by the University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Jazz singer Landau Murphy Jr., a West Virginia native and former winner of “America’s Got Talent, is set to perform the national anthem before Saturday’s matchup between WVU and Auburn.
Last week, WVU’s Faculty Senate held an assembly to allow all faculty to vote on the revised procedures for appointment, annual evaluation, promotion and tenure.
As part of Sodexo’s mission to expand dining options for students on campus, company officials and WVU Athletics have developed plans for a new dining club in the Coliseum.
The WVU Student Government Association passed a proclamation Wednesday night opposing the “campus carry” bill moving through the state Legislature.
West Virginia University and Marshall University, the state’s largest institutions of higher education, have publicly opposed a “campus carry” bill moving through the state Senate.
More than 70% of graduate and professional students, who responded to a survey last semester, reported they feel unfairly compensated to meet the cost of living in Morgantown.
The WVU LGBTQ+ Center kicked off the spring semester with a student mixer last week, welcoming new and existing students to the campus organization.
West Virginia University Police are investigating a report of arson on the downtown campus, according to a press release Friday night.
Dozens of students lined up to meet celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez on Tuesday during his visit to campus to promote a new culinary partnership with WVU’s Dining Services.
Editor’s Note: Recovery from addiction is possible. For help, please call the free and confidential treatment referral hotline (1-800-662-HELP), or visit findtreatment.gov.
As state lawmakers enter their regular 60-day session, leaders of higher education in West Virginia look to Charleston for support amid ongoing financial challenges and declining student enrollment.
A vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of the WVU Coliseum on Tuesday morning.
Although students just returned to campus to take on a new semester, some have graduation on the mind.
As West Virginia University kicked off its spring semester on Monday, students returned to campus facing chilly weather conditions.
WVU President Gordon Gee will be heading out west later this month to give a guest lecture on higher education at Kansas State University.
Cold weather and high winds have caused a series of water leaks on WVU’s Morgantown campus, school officials said Tuesday.
Haley Roth, a junior biochemistry major at WVU, said she feels unsafe living alone near campus in light of recent violent crimes in downtown Morgantown.
Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday the retirement of Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Secretary Bill Crouch.
WVU’s Winter Intersession will return in just two weeks, offering students the opportunity to enroll in three-week courses packed with a semester’s worth of course material during the break.
With the semester coming to a close and finals rapidly approaching, it is more important than ever for students to monitor their mental health as they navigate the dreaded finals week.
CONTENT WARNING: This article includes language that may be triggering to some readers.
To honor World AIDS Day, WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center and Positive Health Clinic hosted a presentation providing information and resources about the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis.
Sodexo has released a new communication service called “MyDTxt” for students to give feedback on West Virginia University dining services and receive responses in real time.
Dozens of students flood social media sites like Facebook before each game day to sell the tickets they obtained from WVU’s free ticketing system for students.
After weeks of heated discussion, WVU’s Student Government Association passed sweeping changes to its Election Code.
Head football coach Neal Brown is set to return for a fifth season at West Virginia, according to a statement from school officials on Wednesday.
West Virginia University has decided on its new director of athletics.
The time for a new Mountaineer Mascot is approaching quickly.
WVU Dining Services is experiencing an ongoing staffing shortage.
Former athletic director Shane Lyons opened up about his leave from WVU on Monday in an interview with Talkline’s Hoppy Kercheval, saying the decision came from President E. Gordon Gee.
WVU Dining Services is partnering with Aarón Sánchez, an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist known for his position as a judge on Fox’s hit television series “Masterchef” and for co-starring in Food Network’s “Chopped.”
WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center held a vigil Thursday in remembrance of transgender people who have died due to acts of anti-transgender violence.
Last month, the University published its first draft of a new document that, if passed, would have implemented changes to the procedures for faculty appointment, evaluation, promotion and tenure. This would be the first update since 2014, with the public commenting period ending just last week.
West Virginia University is cutting four master’s degree programs in public health, following approval by the school’s Board of Governors on Friday.
The Indigenous Appalachia Exhibit opened Monday at WVU’s Wise Library downtown, symbolizing the meaning of being an Indigenous person in the world today.
Upon arrival at the Beechurst Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Station, students are greeted with blue waves and fire.
After seven years, West Virginia University is parting ways with Athletic Director Shane Lyons amid struggles and pressure from school officials.
In celebration of the Appalachian tradition of quiltmaking, West Virginia University hosted its annual quilt show this weekend for Mountaineer Week, in collaboration with the Country Roads Quilt Guild.
West Virginia University is expected to extend its media rights deal with the Big 12 Conference, following unanimous approval by the school’s Board of Governors on Friday.
Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to feast on turkeys, but little do they know, the turkey population is declining in the U.S.
WVU’s School of Nursing was recently named the best nursing program in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org in its 2023 ranking, competing against 27 programs across the state.
West Virginia University police released a statement Saturday afternoon, advising students to be cautious after recent shootings near the school’s downtown campus.
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As part of Sodexo’s mission to expand dining options for students on campus, company officials and WVU Athletics have developed plans for a new dining club in the Coliseum.
The WVU Student Government Association passed a proclamation Wednesday night opposing the “campus carry” bill moving through the state Legislature.
West Virginia University and Marshall University, the state’s largest institutions of higher education, have publicly opposed a “campus carry” bill moving through the state Senate.
More than 70% of graduate and professional students, who responded to a survey last semester, reported they feel unfairly compensated to meet the cost of living in Morgantown.
The WVU LGBTQ+ Center kicked off the spring semester with a student mixer last week, welcoming new and existing students to the campus organization.
West Virginia University Police are investigating a report of arson on the downtown campus, according to a press release Friday night.
Dozens of students lined up to meet celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez on Tuesday during his visit to campus to promote a new culinary partnership with WVU’s Dining Services.
Editor’s Note: Recovery from addiction is possible. For help, please call the free and confidential treatment referral hotline (1-800-662-HELP), or visit findtreatment.gov.
As state lawmakers enter their regular 60-day session, leaders of higher education in West Virginia look to Charleston for support amid ongoing financial challenges and declining student enrollment.
A vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of the WVU Coliseum on Tuesday morning.
Although students just returned to campus to take on a new semester, some have graduation on the mind.
As West Virginia University kicked off its spring semester on Monday, students returned to campus facing chilly weather conditions.
WVU President Gordon Gee will be heading out west later this month to give a guest lecture on higher education at Kansas State University.
Cold weather and high winds have caused a series of water leaks on WVU’s Morgantown campus, school officials said Tuesday.
Haley Roth, a junior biochemistry major at WVU, said she feels unsafe living alone near campus in light of recent violent crimes in downtown Morgantown.
Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday the retirement of Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Secretary Bill Crouch.
WVU’s Winter Intersession will return in just two weeks, offering students the opportunity to enroll in three-week courses packed with a semester’s worth of course material during the break.
With the semester coming to a close and finals rapidly approaching, it is more important than ever for students to monitor their mental health as they navigate the dreaded finals week.
CONTENT WARNING: This article includes language that may be triggering to some readers.
To honor World AIDS Day, WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center and Positive Health Clinic hosted a presentation providing information and resources about the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis.
Sodexo has released a new communication service called “MyDTxt” for students to give feedback on West Virginia University dining services and receive responses in real time.
Dozens of students flood social media sites like Facebook before each game day to sell the tickets they obtained from WVU’s free ticketing system for students.
After weeks of heated discussion, WVU’s Student Government Association passed sweeping changes to its Election Code.
Head football coach Neal Brown is set to return for a fifth season at West Virginia, according to a statement from school officials on Wednesday.
West Virginia University has decided on its new director of athletics.
The time for a new Mountaineer Mascot is approaching quickly.
WVU Dining Services is experiencing an ongoing staffing shortage.
Former athletic director Shane Lyons opened up about his leave from WVU on Monday in an interview with Talkline’s Hoppy Kercheval, saying the decision came from President E. Gordon Gee.
WVU Dining Services is partnering with Aarón Sánchez, an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist known for his position as a judge on Fox’s hit television series “Masterchef” and for co-starring in Food Network’s “Chopped.”
WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center held a vigil Thursday in remembrance of transgender people who have died due to acts of anti-transgender violence.
Last month, the University published its first draft of a new document that, if passed, would have implemented changes to the procedures for faculty appointment, evaluation, promotion and tenure. This would be the first update since 2014, with the public commenting period ending just last week.
West Virginia University is cutting four master’s degree programs in public health, following approval by the school’s Board of Governors on Friday.
The Indigenous Appalachia Exhibit opened Monday at WVU’s Wise Library downtown, symbolizing the meaning of being an Indigenous person in the world today.
Upon arrival at the Beechurst Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Station, students are greeted with blue waves and fire.
After seven years, West Virginia University is parting ways with Athletic Director Shane Lyons amid struggles and pressure from school officials.
In celebration of the Appalachian tradition of quiltmaking, West Virginia University hosted its annual quilt show this weekend for Mountaineer Week, in collaboration with the Country Roads Quilt Guild.
West Virginia University is expected to extend its media rights deal with the Big 12 Conference, following unanimous approval by the school’s Board of Governors on Friday.
Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to feast on turkeys, but little do they know, the turkey population is declining in the U.S.
WVU’s School of Nursing was recently named the best nursing program in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org in its 2023 ranking, competing against 27 programs across the state.
West Virginia University police released a statement Saturday afternoon, advising students to be cautious after recent shootings near the school’s downtown campus.
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