WVUToday By Brittany Furbee, Communications Specialist Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— The Mine Rescue Team from West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources were crowned champions of the 2023 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development. The event was held on Feb. 22-24 in Idaho Springs, Colorado.   This MERD[Read More…]

WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is taking exploration into Mountain State communities with programs focused on driving interest in science, technology, engineering and math while encouraging people of all ages to examine their world and others. (Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of news releases highlighting[Read More…]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Appalachian Regional Commission are also part of the initial $19 million regional investment initiative WV Press Release Sharing MINNETONKA, Minn. — UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has committed $10 million as a lead investor in the first round of the Invest Appalachia (IA) Fund, a regional initiative[Read More…]

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Monday that the following waters were stocked during the week of Feb. 13–17: Trout stocking updates are also posted online at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. For a list of stocking locations,[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hola, familias latinas en West Virginia. Queremos introducir con ustedes nuestro proyecto de noticias de nuestro estado en tu idioma, nuestro segmento tendrá como nombre LAS NOTICIAS EN TU IDIOMA, presentado por el periodista Sergio Rodríguez. Sigue nuestras redes sociales para mayor información.

Initiative addresses dangers of counterfeit pills and deadly fentanyl WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. – In its continuing effort to address substance misuse and the counterfeit pill and fentanyl crisis in West Virginia, GameChanger is launching the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and students to start[Read More…]

Education Alliance AmeriCorps surpasses goal to provide 500 donations WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At this time of year, often our thoughts can turn to the beautiful winter wonderland outside. That’s not the case for many children who face bitter cold around the state. This year, in honor[Read More…]

New Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition Round on March 30 WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a new Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition round on[Read More…]