Eberly News

Student diplomats recognized at spring National Model United Nations Conference
A team of students at West Virginia University had the opportunity to represent Cuba and Antigua and Barbuda at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City in April.
Eberly faculty honored for mentoring undergraduate students in research
Two professors who have engaged students in their research have received the 2017 Faculty Award for Distinction in Undergraduate Research Mentoring at West Virginia University.
Libraries and Honors College name two Munn Scholars
West Virginia University Libraries and the Honors College selected Hayley Harman and Janelle Vickers as 2017 Robert F. Munn Undergraduate Library Scholars.
Meet the Grads: Phillip Irion
After Phillip Irion was accepted into his dream school ---West Virginia University, of course ---he knew he wanted to pursue a degree in science. But which science? Unsure of what science degree he wanted to pursue, Irion ultimately declared a major in forensic and investigative science with an emphasis in forensic biology.
Meet the Grads: Colin Lopez
International studies major Colin Lopez is a Mountaineer through and through—and so are the members of his family.

English professor explores uncharted waterscapes in new book
A West Virginia University English professor explains that humans are not as separate from the environment and elements as they may think.
Meet the Grads: Sundus Lateef
Bridgeport, W.Va. native Sundus Lateef arrived at West Virginia University as a shy, hesitant freshman. Getting involved in research has since helped the WVU Foundation Scholar and Eberly Scholar break out of her shell.
Meet the Grads: Samantha Shimer
There is true beauty in art, and a sense of accomplishment that comes from transforming creative energy into a finished work. But for Parkersburg, W.Va. native Samantha Shimer, what started as a path toward a degree in the arts shifted once she began to chip away at what meaning lay beneath the surface.
Meet the Grads: Alex Clune
Communication studies senior Alex Clune shows that it is OK to change your major a few times before finding your dream career.