Christiaan Abildso, who serves as an assistant professor at the School of Public Health thinks old railroad tracks converted to tourism trails could be the secret to revitalizing rural Appalachian communities. Abildso will present his research on rail-trails, including their benefits for community health and growing small local businesses, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Mary F. Shipper Library on the WVU Potomac State College campus in Keyser.
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Jed Nolan, a public interest attorney based in Beckley, West Virginia, has been named director and staff attorney of the Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic at the College of Law.
Janie Barner, recipient of the German-American Friendship Award, to discuss her experiences working with Syrian refugees in Germany and Austria today (Oct. 8) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Mountainlair's Rhododendron Room will be followed by an open conversation and light refreshments.
While new to West Virginia University Potomac State College, visiting instructor of geology and biology, Nathan Van Vranken, is no stranger to his field, having professionally researched fossil vertebrates for the past six years.
While new to West Virginia University Potomac State College, visiting instructor of geology and biology, Nathan Van Vranken, is no stranger to his field, having professionally researched fossil vertebrates for the past six years.
While the physical nature of sport appeals to many people, there are underlying aspects of the science and preparation that most people never consider. As the newly announced assistant athletic director for applied health and performance science for Penn State Athletics department, Josh Nelson knows the power and importance of science in sport first-hand. Hailing from Independence, Virginia, Nelson has had a long journey within the field of health and sport sciences in preparation for this role.