West Virginia University Extension ’s popular Dining with Diabetes education program now offers an online course that you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Through the Mountaineer Micro Academy, this course helps individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes, their family members and their caregivers gain confidence in managing nutrition and daily food choices.
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WVU Extension leads efforts to enhance sustainability of tourism in rural communities
For rural communities across the region, tourism can provide significant economic opportunities, yet as these opportunities grow, communities often face challenges. But, that’s where West Virginia University Extension and the Tourism, Resiliency and Indicators for Post-Pandemic Planning (TRIP) project can help.
WVU Extension announces Garrett Vaughan as new Pocahontas County ANR agent
West Virginia University Extension is happy to welcome Garrett Vaughan as the new agriculture and natural resources agent for Pocahontas County. Through his background with livestock and education, Vaughan says he’s excited to expand activities and learning opportunities available to youth in Pocahontas County.
How art, sewing and design led Melody Jarrell to WVU
An artist from day one, Melody Jarrell, a proud West Virginia University Extension 4-H member, is Morgantown-bound to begin her journey of becoming a graphic designer.
WVU Extension strengthens college pathways for West Virginia students in the classroom and on campus
During the spring 2026 semester, more than 1,000 youths participated in West Virginia University Extension college-focused engagement efforts across the state, with more than half being middle school students. These efforts connected students from more than 40 counties to WVU through a variety of entry points, from in-school visits and campus tours to academic immersion experiences and statewide events.
WVU Extension celebrates new beginnings in Cabell County
West Virginia University Extension, which operates in all 55 counties in West Virginia, is strengthening its service to Cabell County by welcoming a 4-H Youth Development agent and opening a new office location for the community earlier this month.
WVU Extension Grow This introduces microcredential to expand gardening knowledge across West Virginia
West Virginia University Extension’s Grow This program is introducing a new microcredential that transforms nearly a decade of gardening education into a free, online learning experience available to anyone across the state.
WVU Extension Moundsville Young Innovators unveil Graffiti Wall project at community-wide event
The Moundsville Middle School Young Innovators club, a program facilitated by West Virginia University Extension, hosted a kickoff event on May 6 to celebrate the opening of their Graffiti Wall, a student-driven initiative to beautify and bring art into their community.
WVU Extension to offer free fall protection training to oil and gas workers thanks to OSHA grant
In 2026, oil and gas workers will be able to receive free training from the West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Susan Harwood Training grant.
WVU Extension launches statewide needs assessment, hosts regional listening sessions
West Virginia University Extension, a unit within the WVU Division for Land-Grant Engagement, strives to improve the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians by delivering relevant, research-backed educational programs throughout the state. These programs are designed to address critical issues that affect our communities, but periodically, needs can change.