WV State University Awarded $1.7 Million in Federal Grants
West Virginia State University (WVSU) will receive grant funds totalling nearly $1.7 million from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for projects addressing food security, sustainable agriculture, youth development and online education. WVSU’s awards total approximately $1.69 million. This is the second consecutive year the institution has been awarded the maximum amount […]
West Virginia’s 2013 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Announced
West Virginia is fortunate to have a state of individuals, organizations, businesses, and staff who contribute their time, talent and treasure to spread the Spirit of Philanthropy . Philanthropy West Virginia, formerly West Virginia Grantmakers established the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Program in 2007 to recognize outstanding philanthropic leaders for their generosity in support of […]
Donors to WVU’s ‘State of Minds’ Campaign Contribute more than $680 million through Sept. 30
“A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University” is at 91 percent of its goal with more than two years remaining in the fundraising effort. The WVU Foundation announced Wednesday (Oct. 23) that alumni and friends of the University have given $683.4 million through Sept. 30. The goal of the comprehensive campaign is […]
Jefferson Medical Center Hosts Community Baby Shower
University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center will host a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, November 2 from 9 am until 1 pm in the hospital’s first floor conference room. Mothers and fathers-to-be as well as new moms and dads are invited to celebrate new life and parenthood by attending this free educational event. “The purpose of […]
Innovation Takes Center Stage at Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet
Some of West Virginia’s top innovators took center stage at the TechConnectWV Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet last night in Morgantown. Five awards were presented, honoring advances in energy technology, educational software, vote verification technology, ophthalmic patents and a model funding program. “The Spirit of Innovation program is an opportunity to spotlight success stories throughout […]
WVU’s Entering Class has Higher Academic Credentials, Student Body More Diverse
West Virginia University is improving the quality and diversity of its students, according to fall 2013 enrollment data. This year’s first-time freshmen have higher academic test scores and GPAs than in previous years with an average ACT of 23.6, SAT (critical reading and math) of 1,052 and GPA of 3.39. “I am very pleased with […]
