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.
Safety leadership training for oil and gas workers provided by WVU Extension
One
of 93 recipients, nationwide, West Virginia
University
Extension Safety and Health
Extension was awarded the U.S. Department of
Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Susan Harwood Workplace Safety
and Health Training program grant to provide safety leadership training for up to
500 oil and gas industry workers and employers on workplace safety and health
hazards.
WVU Extension’s Energy Express program seeks AmeriCorps members
Energy Express, West Virginia University Extension’s award-winning program, is returning this summer to bring reading and nutrition education to children across West Virginia. The program is currently seeking individuals to serve as community coordinators and mentors for approximately 60 sites across the state.
WVU Extension and Engagement dean appointed to national position
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University continues to connect students, faculty, and staff with opportunities to extend and enhance the land-grant mission, including service and outreach. WVU Dean of Extension and Engagement Jorge Atiles is helping to make those connections on a national level.
WVU Extension to offer courses to assist businesses in meeting OSHA requirements
Morgantown, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension’s National Resource Center Occupational Safety and Health Training Institute Education Center will be offering two OSHA education courses to assist employers—particularly small businesses—in ensuring their business is in compliance with OSHA’s annual reporting requirements.
WVU Extension webinar series to focus on sustainable rural tourism in West Virginia
Morgantown, W.Va. — West Virginia’s scenic highways, mountain vistas and outdoor recreation have long provided tourism opportunities for the state. But the pandemic, coupled with remote work options and a new national park, has elevated the interest from visitors and residents to the Mountain State. With that enhanced interest comes opportunities and the need for an enhanced emphasis in helping to ensure our communities are equipped with resources and knowledge to sustain those tourism opportunities long term.
Country roads bring WVU, 4-H’ers to the Capitol for legislative day
The path to West Virginia University is varied, windy and includes many stops along the way. Whether you are a prospective student, a proud parent of a current student, a WVU graduate, or a participant in one of WVU Extension’s youth development programs, country roads often lead to WVU.