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When concerns are expressed about distrust in science, they often focus on whether the public trusts research findings. A new study from West Virginia University, however, explores a different dimension of trust. Two researchers in WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences examined whether and how frequently researchers misrepresent their research accomplishments when applying for faculty jobs. The research team, led by Associate Professor of Political Science Trisha Phillips and Department of Sociology and Anthropology chair Lynne Cossman, collected all vitae submitted for faculty positions at a large research university for one year. The institution was intentionally unidentified to maintain confidentiality. After reviewing a 10% sample for accuracy, they discovered that of the 180 applicants whose vitae were analyzed, 141, or 78%, claimed to have at least one publication. Of these applicants with publications, 79, or 56%, listed at least one publication that was unverifiable or inaccurate in a self-promoting way.

WVU study reveals falsification issues in higher education hiring processes

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When concerns are expressed about distrust in science, they often focus on whether the public trusts research findings. 

Six West Virginia University students will study or intern abroad this summer as Gilman Scholars. The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship enables them to gain skills that are critical to the country’s national security and economic prosperity while gaining an enriching cultural and career-building experience. WVU’s Gilman Scholars will travel to three continents this summer.

Four Eberly College students named Gilman Scholars

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Six West Virginia University students will study or intern abroad this summer as Gilman Scholars.

Four West Virginia University faculty members, all in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, have received grants from the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program to conduct research abroad. The recipients are: • Nicholas Bowman, Associate Professor of Communication Studies • Jay Krehbiel, Assistant Professor of Political Science • Tamba M’Bayo, Associate Professor of History • Ángel Tuninetti, Professor of Spanish

Four WVU professors awarded Fulbright grants

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Four West Virginia University faculty members, all in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, have received grants from the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program to conduct research abroad.

Fifteen West Virginia University students spent the spring 2019 semester interning at the West Virginia State Legislature.

WVU students selected for legislative internships

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Throughout the 60-day legislative session, which ran from Jan. 9 through March 9, the interns observed the making of public policy, study how legislative decisions are made and aid legislators in their daily work activities.

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Honors College names four Eberly College faculty as 2019-2020 Fellows

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How does money influence politics, society and current events worldwide? What can films teach us about how everyday citizens view and understand important historical events? How bold and inquisitive should we be when facing the unknown? Students will have the opportunity to answer these questions and more this fall through new courses developed by the third cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows at West Virginia University.

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. In this case, that power is Russia.

WVU political scientist receives $1.1 million Minerva Award

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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.

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WVU alumna to further foreign service career with prestigious Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

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For Tyler Brewster, an Inwood, West Virginia, native and political science major, joining the Student Government Association was his first priority when he came to West Virginia University as a freshman. He has since served as an intern, a senator and a legislative director.

Meet the Grads: Tyler Brewster

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Hindered by access to high-quality healthcare, West Virginia children demonstrate some of the worst health outcomes in the nation. Over 25 percent of West Virginia children live in poverty. Many rural communities do not have nearby OB-GYN providers, let alone hospitals. Moreover, West Virginia has the highest rate of opioid drug overdoses in the nation. A valuable resource for children is available in the one place they find themselves daily: their local schools. School-based health centers provide services ranging from preventative and immediate healthcare to behavioral and dental care. An interdisciplinary team of West Virginia University researchers are investigating how children’s health and education outcomes can be improved through these school-based health centers. 


WVU researchers focus on school-based healthcare in Appalachia

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Hindered by access to high-quality healthcare, West Virginia children demonstrate some of the worst health outcomes in the nation.  

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WVU political scientist wins Virginia Gray Best Book Award

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During the Progressive Era and the Great Depression, the states led the fight against economic challenges. According to new research from West Virginia University, it is likely that the U.S. will once again have to rely on the states to address today’s massive gap between the rich and the poor.