Eberly News
MFA English Alumn and Author Sarah Beth Childers writes ‘Prodigals: A Sister’s Memoir of Appalachia and Loss’
In “Prodigals: A Sister’s Memoir of Appalachia and Loss,” Childers tells a story of love, loss, grief and reckoning with catalysts both internal and external that compelled her beloved brother to live a life outside their family’s norms – and then take that life as an escape from the world where he was sometimes a full-blown participant and at other times a reluctant player.
'A Meteoric Rise' features Physics and Astronomy research and education
Take a walk through the stately brick and limestone White Hall, home to the WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy, and you can almost feel it — the electricity of inspired minds. The faculty roster here is impressive even to a lay audience.
WVU research reveals possible link between teen personalities, social media preferences and depressive symptoms
Teens using social media are vulnerable to depressive symptoms and some platforms, like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, may be linked to higher levels of depression than others, according to West Virginia University research.
WVU School of Mathematical and Data Sciences faculty launch successful Math Games Night
Erin Goodykoontz, Cody Hood and Vicki Sealey from the School of Mathematical and Data Sciences recently traveled to Doddridge County Middle School to host the inaugural event geared towards enhancing math skills in a fun and interactive way.
Eberly graduate students receive Foundation scholarships to support research
Eight West Virginia University graduate students from across the U.S. and beyond are engaging in meaningful research as they complete their degrees with support from WVU Foundation scholarships.
‘Reading, Writing, and Roots’ with Department of English’s Amy Alvarez
Amy Alvarez was an avid reader growing up. She still has the book from her childhood that sparked her love of poetry. It’s a collection of classic British poems from the 1800s and there was something about the language she found compelling, even at a young age.
Eberly Roundtable discussion to focus on the film "King Coal"
Emerging from the long shadows of the coal mines, “King Coal” untangles the pain from the beauty, and illuminates the innately human capacity for change.
More than $1M gift from WVU Eberly College professor establishes community lectureship
A beloved
West Virginia University professor is expanding educational opportunities
for students, faculty, staff and the greater Morgantown community via a planned
gift of over $1 million to support a lecture focused on political leadership and
democratic institutions.
Department of History Moves to Chitwood Hall
The department will occupy Chitwood Hall after operating out of Woodburn Hall since 1950.
Eight Eberly faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service
Eight members of the faculty in Eberly College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, research and service.