Rhyanna Wiethe, a master’s degree student in journalism, has been awarded the Public Relations Student Society of America National Gold Key Award — the highest individual honor bestowed upon PRSSA members.
Colleges
The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, recognizes business leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary influence and impact in their fields. The nomination deadline is Jan. 2.
WVU Institute of Technology is developing a state-of-the-art radio frequency identification sensor network using a $20,000 grant from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Division of Science and Research.
Handmade pottery from students and faculty in the ceramics program will be available for purchase during the WVU Pottery Sale this weekend.
WVU has been recognized as one of the best institutions of higher education for career advancement in public relations and marketing communications for the second year in a row.
J. William Douglas, a former dean for the School of Physical Education and member of the Mountaineer baseball team, died Oct. 31.