Eric Horstick, an associate professor of biology, said he believes zebrafish brains and behaviors may reveal why and how it happens that righties and lefties are found among not just people, but whales, pigeons, cats, octopuses and almost every animal species on Earth.
Announcements
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WVU Police issues Community Notice as search continues for alleged fraudster
The WVU Police Department has joined the national search for an alleged serial scammer after he allegedly targeted a location on the Morgantown Campus.
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Jones, Street named finalists for Truman Scholarship
Newly reelected Student Government Association leaders Rozaireo Jones and Colin Street have been named finalists for the prestigious Truman Scholarship,the nation’s premier graduate fellowship for students pursuing careers in public service.
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Excellence in Community Engagement Award winners announced
The Center for Community Engagement’s annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards honor extraordinary accomplishments in engaged learning and community impact.
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Cloud Analytics Faculty Fellowship applications due by May 1
Backed by the Office of the Provost, the initiative seeks to empower faculty with resources to integrate advanced data analytics and cloud computing into their curricula, enhancing student skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation.
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Wowczuk honored for distinguished service
Angela Wowczuk, a service assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service in recognition of her exceptional service to the University, students and community.
Events
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Retirement celebration planned for Karen Diaz
The WVU community is invited to a celebration honoring Karen Diaz, dean of WVU Libraries, at 4 p.m. April 22 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room. Remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m.
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Attend Mountain Artist in Residence talk ‘Remain’ April 23
WVU Libraries’ 2026 Mountain Artist in Residence L. Renée will discuss and display the results of her interdisciplinary poetry and performance project “Remain” at 4 p.m. April 23 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room.
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Exhibit exploring political choices opens April 16
WVU Libraries will host the opening of the “Cartography of Congress: A Geographic History of Political Parties” exhibition at 4 p.m. April 16 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room.
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Film screening of ‘Ghost in the Machine’ planned April 23
The screening of the mind-expanding investigative essay documentary will be held at 4 p.m. April 23 in Ming Hsieh Hall, Room G21.
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Classified Staff Showcase: Bill Casteel
Bill Casteel, a mechanic technician for the PRT, has been selected to be featured in the April Staff Council Classified Staff Showcase.
