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A West Virginia University faculty member and student have teamed up to combine music and technology to create some new sounds.

A respected community leader, a successful businessman, an accomplished educator and a dedicated employee with Facilities Management are being honored as "Most Loyals" during the 68th annualMountaineer Week, a celebration of Appalachian Heritage, Oct. 30 - Nov. 8, onWest Virginia University'scampus.

Approximately 50 percent of all incoming freshman at West Virginia Universitythat choose to study engineering are not considered calculus ready, which can hinder their learning and ability to succeed in the discipline. A trio of faculty in WVU's freshman engineeringprogram have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to find solutions to help these struggling students.

Academic institutions across the country are seeking ways to lessen the underrepresentation of minority leadership in science, technology, engineering and math.West Virginia University'sJoel Mejia, assistant professor offreshman engineering, recently attended the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Sciences' Summer Leadership Institute to become a part of the movement.

As many students can attest, good academic advising can make all the difference to a college experience. A good adviser does more than just tell students what classes to take. A good adviser works with students to map out the intellectual journey they want to take over the course of their college career's and beyond. A great adviser does this work so thoughtfully and with such dedication that they motivate and inspire hundreds of students every year.