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Support system: WVU student parents offered critical programs and services through Student Family Resources
Providing support to West Virginia University student parents working toward graduation is Student Family Resources, a unit within Student Life dedicated to helping students with families achieve their higher education goals.
Frappier and Warden named WVU Homecoming Royalty, Alumni awards presented
During WVU’s 2024 Homecoming celebration, seniors Megan Frappier and Hannah Warden were crowned Homecoming Royalty at halftime of the Kansas State game. Frappier, a criminology and political science major from New Jersey, and Warden, a health services management major from Cross Lanes, are both leaders in WVU’s diversity and service initiatives.The celebration also included alumni awards, with Tracy Schoenadel and Laura Boyd honored as Outstanding Alumni, and Paul Lewis receiving the David W. Jacobs Lifetime Service Award. Astrophysicists Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin served as grand marshals for the Homecoming Parade.
5 students named WVU Mountaineers of Distinction
West Virginia University has recognized five outstanding seniors as the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, celebrating their academic achievements and dedication to volunteerism. These students, selected from over 70 nominees, include Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith, and Dakota Swiger. Their contributions to service, leadership, and research, alongside their exemplary academic performance, earned them recognition during the WVU vs. Baylor football game. The Mountaineers of Distinction honor highlights students making significant impacts both on campus and within the community.
WVU forensic science research responds to DEA need for faster, better identification of drugs like fentanyl
A new partnership between West Virginia University and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, backed by $399,000 in funding from the National Institute of Justice, aims to revolutionize drug identification in forensic science. WVU’s Glen Jackson is advancing the Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification (EASI), which promises to improve the accuracy and speed of identifying psychoactive substances like fentanyl and its analogs, crucial for law enforcement and legal proceedings. This breakthrough could save labs time and resources while aiding in the fight against drug-related overdoses.
The Center for Resilient Communities Welcomes Eighteen Students to the 2025 Resilient Communities Internship Program
WVU Center for Resilient Communities Announces 18 Interns for 6th Annual Resilient Communities Internship
WVU academic advisers continue to earn recognition, make their mark
WVU Shines at National Academic Advising Conference, Showcasing Excellence and Collaboration in Student Success
Remembering Elaine “Micki” Ginsberg
REMEMBERING ELAINE “MICKI” GINSBERG
4 student leaders chosen for 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship for strong focus on community
Taylor Brown is studying for a doctoral degree in lifespan developmental psychology. Riley Klug, majored in anthropology while also completing programs in art history, Native American Studies and political science. Hannah Lamb is a graduate student in the WVU Master of Social Work program. Clara Monson is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in English at WVU with the goal of becoming an English professor.
Empowering educators, WVU launches microcredential to aid learners of different abilities
Applications are now being accepted for a new West Virginia University microcredential designed to boost support for Mountain State educators and their students via an innovative teaching method pioneered by late WVU alumna Vicci Tucci.
