Matthew Vester (History, Eberly College of Arts & Sciences) recently published "Pandemic Politics During the Renaissance" in History Workshop Online. The essay examines the politics of public health and plague-related restrictions in the 16th-century Alps, noting key similarities between today's challenges and those faced by past populations.
Colleges
Kashy Aminian, Charles T. Holland professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, has been awarded the SPE 2020 Regional Service Award.
The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design has named recipients for its 2019-2020 Outstanding Teaching, Research and Service awards
Assistant Dean of Student Artistic Achievement Mikylah Myers received the Distinguished Service Award from the West Virginia String Teachers Association.
The College of Creative Arts has selected its annual faculty awards. Each year, the college awards for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity; Outstanding Teacher; Outstanding Service; and Adjunct Faculty Excellence.
Raymond Kiddy has been named the athletic director at WVU Potomac State College, Dean of Student Experience Lucas Taylor has announced.