Eberly News

Almost every 18 months, a total solar eclipse is visible to some part of the world. However, the United States hasn’t had a total solar eclipse since 1994. For the first time during the 21st century, a total solar eclipse will be visible across the United States on Monday, Aug. 21.  

A number of students beginning their academic career at WVU are embarking on a journey that no one in their families have before, becoming the first generation of their families to earn four-year degrees. 

Raised by a blue-collar family in Philadelphia, Pa., Turiano's father worked for Verizon, climbing into sewers and up telephone poles fixing phone lines for 40 years. Watching how proud his father was of his work and how he supported his family without a college degree, Turiano dreamed of following in his father’s footsteps. It wasn’t until later in high school when a friend convinced him to apply to college instead of working for Verizon.

Glen Jackson, Ming Hsieh Distinguished Professor of Forensic & Investigative Science in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. 

Here are some courses sparking interest this fall

Alex Tsiatsos, an alumnus of the Department of Philosophy at West Virginia University, talks about what he’s been up to since graduating in 2004 with a B.A. in philosophy as well as his new book, "M's Celebrity."

WVU finance grad creates STEM scholarship 

In its 21st year, the West Virginia Writers’ Workshop will offer lectures and readings related to creative writing on health and healing.

Poverty, food security, teacher shortages and public health disparities are among the many issues facing West Virginia’s future.