Eberly News

Study examines how dialect impacts learning in Appalachian classrooms 

Few scholars can say they’ve impacted four generations of students.

The Department of History and Department of English at West Virginia University will host the annual Rush D. Holt lecture on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. 

Jacinda Townsend, the author of “Saint Monkey,” a novel about two girls growing up in Eastern Kentucky’s African-American community after the Korean War, will be one of several nationally known writers who will read at the West Virginia Writers’ Workshop, to be held July 21-24 on WVU’s downtown campus.

Bill Turner says he views West Virginia University as a home, a place of personal growth where he gained a greater perspective on the world. 

The West Virginia Writers’ Workshop will host nationally-known authors as it celebrates its 20th anniversary on the West Virginia University downtown campus July 21-24.

The Department of English will celebrate Professor Ellesa High’s retirement on Saturday, April 30 from 2:30-5:30 in 130 Colson Hall. A traditional native giveaway will be held at 3:00 p.m., followed by a potluck feast at 4:00. Carol Markstrom, Top Female Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Western Artists, along with Mother Earth Beat Drum will provide singing and drumming. 

West Virginia University Associate Professor Katy Ryan has been named an Eberly Distinguished Professor of Teaching. The intent of the distinguished professorship is to retain and reward faculty of the highest quality.

The Department of English and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University will host two talks by celebrated author and environmental leader Mike Tidwell in conjunction with the Helen Coast Hayes Peace Lecture on Tuesday, March 1.

Sometimes, things just fall together in a way that seems like destiny.