Eberly News
Environmental geoscience student explores Tanzania through Eberly College Academic Enrichment Fund
Environmental geoscience student explores Tanzania through Eberly College Academic Enrichment Fund
Emerging scholar adds momentum to diversity initiatives at WVU
Kassandra Colón, a junior triple majoring in Latin American Studies, Geography and Women’s and Gender Studies, is an influential figure in creating a more inclusive and welcoming experience for students from underrepresented groups at West Virginia University. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native is the former executive director of diversity for the Student Government Association, has developed a microaggression training at WVU for the New Student Orientation staff, serves as an emeritus board member for The Women’s Debate Institute, is an intern for Title IX and is the project organizer for Project La Resolana, an initiative that donates books to students of color at the Miami Urban Debate League. Colón talked with us about the inspiration for her involvement at WVU and her plans for the future.
WVU geologist receives NASA grant to research environments similar to Mars
Is there life on Mars? One WVU researcher is discovering ways to improve the search for life on the desert planet.
Debate Team director reflects on time at WVU
Samantha Godbey’s interest in the West Virginia University Debate Team sparked before she became a student when she spotted her coworker in a debate team t-shirt at a camp she worked at the summer before her freshman year.
WVU geology, physics alumna named Outstanding Young American
The United States' division of Junior Chamber International has named West Virginia University alumna Caitlin Ahrens one of its 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Americans. Ahrens will be honored at the organization's 80th annual black-tie awards ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Denver.
WVU’s Phi Beta Kappa inducts 2018 class
The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University is pleased to announce the induction of its 2018 class of scholars into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society for the arts and sciences.
Four WVU, Eberly College students to study abroad as Boren scholars
Four West Virginia University students have been awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship and will spend a year immersed in the language and culture of countries that have been identified as critical to U.S. interests.
WVU geographer helps prepare for internal climate migration through new World Bank report
Internal climate migrants are rapidly becoming the human face of climate change, according to a new report from World Bank.
School of Social Work jumps to top 100 in latest U.S. News graduate rankings
The School of Social Work at West Virginia University shot up into the top third in the latest rankings of graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report.
WVU geography alumnus receives national Outstanding Scientist Award
West Virginia University alumnus Jothiganesh Shanmugasundaram received an Outstanding Scientist Award during the National Conference on Climate Resilience for Sustainable Livelihood in Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India on Wednesday, Feb. 28.