A group of West Virginia University students is addressing the growing problem of “food deserts” in the state, as the combination of a declining rural population and below average income have left many West Virginians living significant distances from supermarkets and reliable food sources. That project, as Associate Professor John Saldanha explains in the latest edition of Inside WVU today, may not only help with West Virginia’s food access problem, but may also address the problem on a global scale.
Colleges
Honors EXCEL encourages students to take a deep dive into passion projects. The college will provide funding, mentorship, and coursework to help them succeed. Any sophomore student—not just current Honors students—who has a 3.4 GPA can apply.
Evansdale Library will host an exhibit by students and faculty in Fashion, Dress & Merchandising in the Davis College that showcases fashions and fashion design drawings exploring contemporary issues and sustainable practices. The exhibit will be on display Jan. 24 - May 15.
The Malcolm Davis Living Legacy Fund for Ceramics at West Virginia University will further the work of late esteemed potter Malcolm Davis, thanks to his beloved wife, Judith Davis.
Mt. Vernon, New York native Jared Bartee has found a new home in Washington state, working for the Seattle Mariners in client sales and service associates. The College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences 2017 graduate earned two minors in business administration and communications to go along with his sports management major.
The School of Music's Community Music Program announces its music education oriented classes catering to the youngest of our patrons. The classes are held at the Creative Arts Center, beginning this Friday (Jan. 18th).