Eberly News
Articles for the month of April 2021
WVU student selected to present research to U.S. Congress
A West Virginia University biology student’s neuroscience research on zebrafish took her to Capitol Hill this week – virtually.
Writing the history of feminism in the South and Appalachia
There’s more to the American women’s movement of the 1960s and 1970s than burning bras and Gloria Steinem. Jessica Wilkerson, associate professor of history, wants to change that narrative to its truest form: The fight for women’s rights was built on the shoulders of women of color, the working class and women in the south and Appalachia – not just white-collar urbanites.
Overcoming barriers to mathematics learning
A new online mathematics tutoring program at West Virginia University is helping students navigate virtual learning.
Political science student named WVU’s 25th Truman Scholar
Abigail Smith, a West Virginia University student committed to improving the future of West Virginia through public policy, has been named the University’s 25th Truman Scholar, the nation’s top graduate fellowship award for aspiring public service leaders.
Eberly College students lead gender inclusivity, anti-racism training at WVU
A gender inclusivity and anti-racism training—for students and by students—is building a stronger sense of belonging and community at WVU.
Helping new scientists bloom
Biologist Craig Barrett is working to cultivate a bumper crop of young scientists through the study of wild orchids—and the fungi they eat.