When soon-to-be West Virginia University graduate Rachel Morgan arrived on campus as a freshman, pursuing marketing was not on her radar, nor was an interest in sports media. But as she can now attest, country roads can not only take us home – they can lead us to places we never expected.
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Knott receives rare opportunity to represent West Virginia on National 4-H Congress design team
Lifelong Berkeley County 4-H’er Paige Knott is making history and leaving a lasting impact on the National 4-H stage.
WVU Extension Safety and Health receives grant to provide free training to oil and gas workers
The West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension has been awarded an Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training grant to provide free hazardous energy (lockout tagout) training to oil and gas workers in the Appalachian Basin region. These grants are an effective tool for connecting organizations with training resources and educate hard-to-reach workers in high-hazard industries.
Two WVU occupational safety units merge to address workforce development needs
Grapes galore — WVU Extension organizes free fruit giveaway
In what is quickly becoming a fruitful partnership, West Virginia University Extension and The Farmlink Project recently teamed up to distribute 200,000 pounds of grapes in five counties.
WVU Extension’s junior firefighter camp receives national award for efforts to engage next generation of first responders
With recruitment and retention of firefighters at an all-time low nationwide, West Virginia University is working to change that narrative by providing educational opportunities for first responders, including the next generation of firefighters.
Lights, camera, garden! Grow This seeks documentary participants
The Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge is looking for gardeners to participate in a short documentary about the free seed program.
WVU to showcase outreach, service to the state
Leggett begins role as WVU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Randolph and Upshur counties
For Brittany Leggett, the newest West Virginia University Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Randolph and Upshur counties, the mission of Extension and her passion for education have always been integral to her personal and professional goals.
WVU awarded grant to explore and develop fiber-based products in West Virginia
Wool is a highly functional fiber, but despite this, most of the wool and textile industry has left the country due to lack of infrastructure, limiting farmers’ profits from wool production. With the help of a USDA grant, West Virginia University researchers are exploring new ways to support sheep farmers and fiber producers in the region.