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.
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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.
WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program’s free seed program launches 2022 campaign
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginians can again sign up for free vegetable seeds and gardening instruction from the Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge, a program of the West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program.
Kick off a healthy new year with WVU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program
As people head into 2022, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is likely to be improving overall health. West Virginia University Extension experts are ready to help with that resolution.
Fraser family creates endowment benefitting Harrison County 4-H’ers
West Virginia University
Extension 4-H youth development programs in Harrison County will benefit
from a $50,000 endowment created to assist with the needs of community and
special interest clubs across the county.
WVU Extension to host December FAFSA information sessions
West Virginia University Extension will host informational financial aid sessions geared toward prospective college students and their parents or guardians. The sessions will take a comprehensive look at how the financial aid process works.
Retired WVU Extension professionals inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame
Two retired West Virginia University Extension professionals, Jeffrey Orndorff and Glenn Snyder Jr., were formally inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in October during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The honor recognizes their lifetime achievements and contributions to the 4-H program.