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WVU Extension’s Energy Express awarded grant to help teachers build a brighter future for our children
West Virginia University Extension’s Energy
Express program has been awarded a $50,000 Sparking
Early Literacy Growth grant, a statewide initiative to enhance literacy
instruction for elementary-aged children. The grant was made possible by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and
the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
WVU Extension Fire Service trains first responders on electric vehicle safety
The West Virginia University
Extension Fire
Service is bringing crucial training to first responders in the region with
the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Training Educator (HEVTE). The HEVTE is a heavily
modified hybrid vehicle used to demonstrate proper safety protocol for first
responders in emergencies.
Hayhurst gift to WVU Extension supports youth entrepreneurship
Unique homeschool events available at WVU Jackson’s Mill for homeschool students grades K-12
As a new academic year starts, West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill invites homeschool youth to attend “homeschool days”, an event for homeschool youth in grades K-12 in West Virginia.
Battlers Knob donates $33K in cabin furniture to WVU Extension 4-H camp
A West Virginia University Extension 4-H camp received a donation of 52 complete bed sets including mattresses, head and foot boards and bed frames valued at $33,000 to be used at Camp Barbour, a 4-H camp in Barbour County. The donation came from Battlers Knob LLC, a rental space company that took over the old campus of Alderson Broaddus University.
“We meet them where they are” — WVU Extension health instructor receives state adult education award
Jamie Carrier, nutrition outreach instructor with the West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program, never knows who will walk into her Thursday class at Harrison County’s SPOKES program.
WVU to showcase programs and activities at the State Fair
It’s time to fly our West Virginia University flags in Fairlea at the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia. Together, WVU and WVU Extension will be showcasing the best of our state’s flagship during the Fair on Aug. 8-17.
See hired as Preston County’s WVU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent
Carrie See recently began her position as the West Virginia University Extension agriculture and natural resources agent and assistant professor in Preston County. Growing up in Preston County and having previously worked for WVU Extension, See brings knowledge and experience to this position.
See previously worked as the agriculture and natural resources agent, program assistant and visiting instructor for Preston County, and as a program coordinator for the WVU Extension Small Farm Center .
Streets returns as WVU Extension agent in Tucker County
A familiar face among West Virginia University Extension, Jesica Streets has returned as the agriculture and natural resources agent and assistant professor in Tucker County.
After a stint working outside of the county, Streets was eager to return to work in the community where she and her family live and continue serving those around her.