Kathleen Benison, professor of geology, is serving as the 2025-26 Geological Society of America James B. Thompson, Jr. International Distinguished Lecturer. The lectureship funds distinguished geologists who will present stimulating and cutting-edge geoscience research during two world tours.
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Reporting $54.5 million in total research expenditures for fiscal year 2024, the Statler College continues to demonstrate its longstanding commitment to research and remains ranked among the top 100 nationwide in the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey.
Isaac Price, a music education graduate student who has performed in ensembles nearly every semester for six years, is preparing for the Wind Symphony concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 13) in Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
David Rabban, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, will present “The First Amendment Right of Academic Freedom” from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at the College of Law and via livestream.
Baylee Jarrett was presented the Catamounts Climb Higher Award by President Jerry Wallace at WVU Potomac State College.
In U.S. News & World Report, the software engineering program ranked 27th among the “Best Online Master’s in Info Tech Programs,” and the midstream petroleum engineering, safety management and engineering management programs tied at 60th among the “Best Online Engineering Graduate Programs.”