The first of its kind in the Mountain State, the contest — brought to life by the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics — gave 20 West Virginia residents, innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses and non-profits from across the state the opportunity to win $15,000 to move innovative business ideas to market.
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The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in West Virginia University's Statler College will hold their annual Senior Design Expo on Wednesday (April 28) beginning at 2 p.m. via Zoom.
Nathan Bennett '20 and Sarah Petitto '20 were recipients of a scholarship from the West Virginia State Bar Association that encouraged them to hang their shingle in rural communities.
A partnership between the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences and the Morgantown Hockey Association is providing quality youth sport programming in the area. The ongoing collaboration provides funding for a graduate assistant position within the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, devoted to enhance coaching and player development.
To strengthen textile science and curriculum, Amy Bircher, a WVU alumna and international leader in the textile industry, donated more than $200,000 to establish a much-needed creative space for students.
Grab your headphones and get ready to hear about the cutting-edge research engineers at WVU have been conducting. “Let’s Go… Engineers!” is a new podcast from the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources that showcases the advancements in research, innovation and technology within the College.