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How COVID helped the WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program meet students “where they are”

A laptop featuring a Zoom call where FNP educator Heather Cook is teaching an online nutrition class

Grand opening for new walking trails at Wetzel County 4-H camp

Sign with heading "Wetzel 4-H Trail" and a map of the woods showing the trail.

Wetzel County 4-H received $150,000 from the EQT Foundation to build a new walking trail at their 4-H camp. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Nov. 27, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wetzel County 4-H camp.

WVU Extension Safety and Health provides room to grow and advance with flexible training

Man pulls metal stretcher through a blue tube during a safety training class.

West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health provides education and skill development courses that can help people change or improve their careers, all without significantly altering their daily lives.

WVU receives grant to broaden students’ research knowledge

A female student sits in a lounge working on her computer

A WVU student studies in a lounge on campus. (Photo by: WVU)

Step back in time at WVU Jackson’s Mill heritage event

This fall, West Virginia University Jackson's Mill invites the community to attend Harvest Time at the Mill, a history and heritage themed event.

WVU Extension 4-H clubs blaze a path for West Virginia youths to connect

Young girl holds a 4-H megaphone in front of shelves full of 4-H projects.

4-H’ers and friends of the program come together to celebrate this during National 4-H Week, held on Oct. 1-7 this year. The theme is “I Love 4-H,” which invites incoming members to learn more about the program from both current members and alumni sharing why they fell in love with the program.

WVU Extension invites youths to celebrate why they love 4-H

Two 4-H'ers doing Ozobots activity at 4-H Building at State Fair.

Each year, thousands of youths across West Virginia have the chance to discover what they love and are passionate about through 4-H. The largest youth development organization in the nation, 4-H gives young people an opportunity to build relationships, skills and experiences that last a lifetime. To recognize the importance of 4-H, West Virginia University Extension joins in a celebration of National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7.

Unique learning opportunities, field trips available at WVU Jackson’s Mill

As a new school year starts, so do new chances to go on personalized field trips at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill. Half-day, full-day and overnight field trips are offered to school and home school groups grades K-12 throughout the academic year.

WVU to strengthen land-grant mission and engagement

A collage of photos showing young people participating in summer camps, fire service training and doing research.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A shared mission to serve the people of West Virginia and expertise in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, youth development, health and safety, community development and engagement will serve as the foundation for a new unit at West Virginia University composed of the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and WVU Extension.

WVU programs and activities on display at the State Fair

A young man with a ballcap helps a child with a catapult STEM activity with rubber bricks.

The best of West Virginia University and WVU Extension will be on full display during the 2023 State Fair of West Virginia.

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