WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year
For fiscal year 2024, West Virginia University crushed its record in externally supported research expenditures with $275 million — an 82% increase from five years ago.
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New mine safety certificate at WVU prepares next generation of engineering experts
A new Mine Safety Practices and Health certificate in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources addresses significant mining industry challenges by ensuring alignment to best practices in industry standards.
Teaching, advising, research and staff awards announced at WVU’s Statler College
Pedro Mago, Glen H. Hiner Dean of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, announced the winners of the College’s outstanding teaching, advising, faculty and graduate student researchers, staff and Dean’s fellowship awards for the 2023-2024 academic year on April 9, 2024.
2024 WVU Bucklew Scholars vie for Foundation Scholarships
Some of the brightest high school seniors from across the Mountain State who have demonstrated an impressive commitment to academic excellence and community service while balancing extracurricular activities are eager to represent West Virginia University as the new cohort of Bucklew Scholars.
WVU mining engineering students win second place in national student design competition
A team of West Virginia University mining engineering students earned second place in the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration/National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Student Design Competition for their mine design and reinvestment plan.
WVU mining engineering students win senior design competition for the thirteenth time
Teams of West Virginia University mining engineering students received first and second placement in the Senior Student Design Award contest for their mine design plans.
WVU team wins second consecutive international mine rescue competition
For the second year in a row, the West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team from the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is the champion of the 2024 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Response Competition.
Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event
Four West Virginia natives vying to be the 70th West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins and carry rifles as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game versus the University of Central Florida at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 20) in the WVU Coliseum.
McBrayer receives Society of Mining Professors fellowship award
Amy McBrayer, teaching assistant professor in mining engineering at the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, has been named the 2023 Michael Karmis PhD Fellow by the Society of Mining Professors.