West Virginia ranks near the lowest in the United States on many measures of
diversity, including cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, racial, ethnic, educational
and income.
Archived News
WVU Extension’s Energy Express program now enrolling youth participants
WVU Extension launches 2022 My Hometown is Cool competition to West Virginia youths
Many West Virginia communities have been designated best
“cool towns” from various organizations and magazines throughout the country. Youths
are taking the lead in helping expand the cool factor of West Virginia towns by
creating opportunity and showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit through West Virginia University Extension’s My Hometown is Cool
Statewide Pitch Competition.
WVU Extension to offer trainings to reduce risk level of arboriculture profession
Arborists have one of the riskiest professions with extremely high rates of injuries and fatalities. Recognizing the need to reduce those risk levels, West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension will provide occupation-specific trainings aimed to improve safety conditions among the arboriculture industry.