Eberly News

Articles for the month of October 2022

The West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences has expanded the role of its Center for Resilient Communities to support college-wide efforts that foster community-engaged research with undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty.

Eberly College and Center for Resilient Communities will Foster Collaboration and Strengthen Community-engaged Research Efforts

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The West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences has expanded the role of its Center for Resilient Communities to support college-wide efforts that foster community-engaged research with undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty.

WVU researchers envision police as community partners, not adversaries

WVU researchers envision police as community partners, not adversaries

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West Virginia University sociologists James Nolan and Henry Brownstein hope to shift the primary focus of policing from law enforcement activities, such as making arrests and seizing large quantities of guns and drugs, to helping residents create the conditions in their communities where crime and violence are less likely to thrive.

The new PhD in Social Work is structured around community-focused research and will promote scholarship that has significant impact on people’s lives at the local, regional and national level. Students will graduate with skills to excel in teaching, research and leadership in the field of social work and higher education settings. The program will offer students individualized professional development and career placement support, as well as support for cross-disciplinary training and mentorship opportunities.

School of Social Work Now Accepting Applications for New PhD Program

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The School of Social Work in the West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the inaugural class of its PhD program.