A Well-Designed Life
Eve Faulkes isn’t an average designer; she might design lanyards using weed eater string one day and host a conference on political communication design the next.
West Virginia’s West Side Rising
David Fryson, WVU’s chief diversity office, and others are working hard to help a struggling Charleston neighborhood.
Front Lines of Service: The Pharmacist
Need something (really bad) from the pharmacy in the middle of the night? You can call Ernie Gregg and he will make sure you get what you need.
Front Lines of Service: The Vet
This second-generation WVU grad (and former Mountaineer mascot) is following in his father’s footsteps.
Front Lines of Service: The Doctor
A former nurse, Dr. Cynthia Clarkson makes house calls to those who have a hard time getting to town.
The Art of Being Local
Thinking, shopping, and buying local. Journalism students show small communities how to develop and cash in on buying local initiatives.
Hearts of Gold and Blue
WVU athletes are having a blast (and learning life lessons) while volunteering their time and muscles to help those in need.
Planning for West Virginia's Future
WVU College of Law students provide valuable resources for land planning in Beckley and other West Virginia towns
Heartfelt Notes Take Alumnus to Star Trek, and Beyond
Did you know that Jay Chattaway, who won an Emmy for composing the score of the series finale of Star Trek: Voyager, is a WVU grad?
A Quarter-Century of Progress
The Center for Black Culture and Research celebrates 25 years of embracing diversity at WVU.
Bruuuuuuuuce! Super Bowl Champ with a Mountaineer Heart
Bruce Irvin battled through his youth to find his place in life. And that place was WVU. He is an NFL player now but has fond memories of his time here.
Mapping the Latest Frontier: Your Brain
WVU researchers are looking for a key to unlock the secrets of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia. New technology is enabling them to map the brain and look for answers.
Gee Returns Home
E. Gordon Gee is WVU’s 24th president. But his personality is no less dynamic than it was the first time he led our University in the 1980s.
Responding in Crisis
A chemical spill that affected the Charleston area water system impacted over 300,000 people. See how WVU students and faculty responded to the emergency.
The Legend of the Flying WV
Experience the symbol that unites Mountaineers as one. See how the Flying WV logo evolved from the minds of its creators more than 30 years ago.
The Evolution of Digital Publishing
Cheryl Ball says people panned the move of book publishing from monasteries just like they’re challenging digital media. Read how she’s making information more open to the public.
After the Storm
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, alumnus Rustin Moore led the largest horse rescue in the nation’s history.
Open Your Eyes, America
When people say that West Virginians don’t often succeed, Emily Renzelli says they’re wrong. She’s just been named to Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 list for Law and Policy.
Leading 4-H
Mildred Fizer is the first woman in the nation to lead a state 4-H program. The organization was in the midst of an exciting time then and still is today.