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B-UHS students advance to regional Social Studies Fair
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (258+ words) Several Buckhannon-Upshur High School students who earned top honors at the Upshur County Social Studies Fair will advance to the West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair, scheduled for April 7, 2026, at Glenville State University. According to a post from the…...
WVU to 'seed' innovation in support of Strategic Compass
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (585+ words) To accelerate progress on the established West Virginia University Strategic Compass priorities of education, discovery, health, service and experiences, President Michael T. Benson is leading a seed funding initiative for innovative projects designed to turn ideas into action that will fully…...
WVU seeks applications from aspiring leaders for Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (463+ words) Aspiring leaders with an affinity for West Virginia may be eligible for the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship, named for the difference-maker and philanthropist whose generosity has made a lasting impression in the Mountain State. The West Virginia University Office…...
Fairmont State partners with Saxbys to launch West Virginia's first experiential learning cafe
1+ week, 1+ day ago (412+ words) Fairmont State University is partnering with Saxbys, the pioneering education company that transforms campus operations into student-led businesses, to launch West Virginia's first fully student-led cafe, according to a press release from the university. The new Saxbys cafe is being…...
Dr. Ali Rezai named Big 12 Faculty of the Year honoree
1+ week, 3+ day ago (337+ words) The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute announced that Ali Rezai, M.D., executive chair of the RNI, has been selected as West Virginia University's 2026 Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award recipient, according to a press release. Under Rezai's direction, the RNI has grown…...
WVDOH accepts bids for I-79 paving and other projects
1+ week, 3+ day ago (330+ words) A project to repave Interstate 79 from Charleston to Big Chimney is among 24 construction projects included in bid lettings conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 and Thursday, February 12, 2026, according to a press release. In 2026, the…...
Fred Eberle Tech Center announces 2026 SkillsUSA local winners
1+ week, 3+ day ago (317+ words) Fred Eberle Technical Center has released the complete list of winners from the 2026 SkillsUSA local competition held Feb. 10. Students in programs ranging from automotive technology and cosmetology to welding and allied health competed for a chance to advance to the…...
Fairmont State University joins the Gardner Institute's student experience transformation effort
1+ week, 5+ day ago (473+ words) Fairmont State University has joined the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education's (Gardner Institute) "Transforming the Postsecondary Experience" initiative, according to a press release from Fairmont State. The Gardner Institute is a leading national non-profit organization that focuses…...
City of Buckhannon Calendar: Special President's Day weekend edition
1+ week, 5+ day ago (233+ words) All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E. Main St., according to the city. For board meeting agendas and minutes, visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For…...
Glenville State University celebrates GSU Day at the West Virginia State Capitol
1+ week, 5+ day ago (232+ words) Glenville State University traveled to Charleston on Tuesday, February 10, for its annual GSU Day at the Capitol, according to a press release from the university. Students, faculty and staff met with legislators and state officials throughout the day to share…...