Jorge Atiles, associate vice president and dean of the Division for Land-Grant Engagement, has been a strong advocate, researcher and leader in engaged scholarship. In recognition of that commitment, he was recently inducted into the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship.
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The West Virginia & Regional History Center received nearly $45,000 from the Council on Library and Information Resources to digitize recordings from its expansive folk music collection.
EthicsLine is an anonymous reporting tool that assists management and employees in addressing possible fraud, misconduct and other violations in the workplace while cultivating a positive work environment.
The newly established Douglas J. Skaff Jr. Mountaineer Spirit Scholarship will honor the memory and legacy of University alumnus, business leader, and public servant Doug Skaff, and benefit students in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Designed to encourage both new and returning West Virginia University students to connect with each other, explore campus and give back to the community as they begin the fall semester, Welcome Week will include a variety of activities from Aug. 14-22.
Nearly 5,000 verified hours and 690 service submissions tell the story of students who didn’t just take a break from classes this summer — they stepped into real-world experiences that are helping them grow, connect with others and prepare for the future.