Eberly News

WVU political scientist receives $1.1 million Minerva Award
A political scientist at West Virginia University is researching the vulnerability of states that border a hostile, larger power and how that proximity affects the ability of those countries to provide basic services to their people.

WVU physics student named art contest finalist at national magnetism conference
Mina Aziziha, a physics PhD student, was a finalist in the 2019 Intermag-Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Conference's Magnetism as Art contest in Washington, D.C.

Eberly College faculty named 2018-2019 Benedum Distinguished Scholars
Four exceptional faculty members at West Virginia University have been named 2018-2019 Benedum Distinguished Scholars in recognition of the high caliber of their research and scholarly activity:

WVU’s graduate Public Administration program jumps in US News rankings
West Virginia University’s master’s program in public administration jumped 41 spots in the latest rankings of graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report released Tuesday (March 12), the most significant move among the nine programs and more than 10 specialties included in the rankings.
WVU student named finalist for Truman Scholarship
Kassandra Colón’s passion to cultivate inclusive spaces and improve cultural representation in the classroom has only grown through her experiences at West Virginia University. Her commitment to community engagement has led to her selection as a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship, the premier award for those who are pursuing careers in public service.
WVU professor selected for Leadership West Virginia
Doug Squire, a teaching instructor in the WVU Department of Mathematics since 2006, was selected for the Leadership West Virginia Class of 2019.

WVU to offer new neuroscience major
This year, West Virginia University became the first university in the state to offer an undergraduate neuroscience major. The program, housed in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, is a dual effort between the departments of psychology and biology.
WVU to host first Morgantown Algebra Days event
The West Virginia University Department of Mathematics is set to host Morgantown Algebra Days April 13-14.
Downtown Campus Library to host 'Women and Water' exhibit and panels
“Women and Water,” an exhibit featuring artwork collected and created by West Virginia women active in the fields of water policy and advocacy, will be on display at West Virginia University’s Downtown Campus Library from March 4 to April 30 in conjunction with the WVU Libraries’ year-long “WATER” exhibit and Women’s History Month.

Navigating life ‘outside the gate’
With 1.3 million active duty military personnel nationwide, coordinating and finding accessible healthcare and social services for their 1.7 million family members is a major challenge.