Faculty are encouraged to apply to mentor undergraduates in scholarly activity via the SURE program and to inform their undergraduates that SURE applications are now open (Feb. 28 application deadline). SURE is a paid undergraduate research experience for students interested in graduate school and research/creative work within their discipline or a related discipline. 2018 SURE program dates are May 29-July 27.
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Dr. Heather Stephens, Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at WVU will be presenting. Stephens said, " it appears that labor force participation is important to explaining higher levels of employment growth in rural areas, for persistently distressed regions, finding ways to increase labor force participation may be a critical step toward increasing economic prosperity."
WVU Director of Athletics Shane Lyons and Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke have announced the "Backyard Brawl" football game in 2022 at Heinz Field will be moved to Sept. 3 and will be the season opener for both schools.
The Big 12 Conference and ESPN have announced that West Virginia's basketball game against Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 27 will tip at 7 p.m. at the WVU Coliseum.
After registering four total wins at TCU on Jan. 13, sophomore Morgan Bullock of the women's swimming and diving team has been named the West Virginia University Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by University Apartments.
The baseball team will enter the 2018 season in the top 25, as it is ranked No. 22 in the 2018 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25.