A screening of “Small Town Universe,” which shares stories of love, loss, resilience, hope, scientific discovery and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence in Green Bank, will be held at 7 p.m. March 7 in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room G20.
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For one University graduate, West Virginia meets the West Coast — and an economics degree turns into legal success.
Melissa Marra, associate professor of human nutrition and foods, served on the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Telehealth Task Force to help develop a set of recommendations that will guide the Academy in policy and advocacy efforts to expand access to nutrition care.
The University’s Mine Rescue Team, based at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, won its third world champion crown during the 2025 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development competition Feb. 17-21 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado.
Duncan Lorimer, world-renowned astrophysicist and professor of physics and astronomy in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, will focus on expanding his research, teaching and outreach initiatives in this role. He will hold the professorship for an initial term of five years.
To become an All-Steinway Institution, schools must meet rigorous standards that demonstrate a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled educational experience, and 90% of the institution’s piano collection must be Steinway & Sons.