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WVU researchers offer hard-hit communities solutions for flood recovery and resilience

WVU researchers offer hard-hit communities solutions for flood recovery and resilience

Aaron Maxwell is an associate professor of geography at the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and faculty director of the West Virginia GIS Technical Center. In collaboration with stakeholders, including the GIS Technical Center and former WVU faculty member Jamie Shinn, now with SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, and with funding from the National Science Foundation’s Civic Innovation Challenge, the team created a more effective framework for flood response and community recovery in West Virginia.

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Benison elected to Geological Society of America Council

Benison elected to Geological Society of America Council

Kathleen Benison, professor in the Department of Geology and Geography, has been elected to the Geological Society of America Council, a leadership body that steers and guides this international organization of over 18,000 geologists.

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WVU graduates awarded Critical Language Scholarships

WVU graduates awarded Critical Language Scholarships

Students honored as 2025 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars

Students honored as 2025 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars

The following students completed degree requirements to graduate in December 2024 or will complete requirements in May 2025. They have been named by faculty in their academic programs as Eberly College Outstanding Seniors for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Seven Eberly faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service

Seven Eberly faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service

Each year, Eberly College honors faculty members with its Outstanding Teacher Awards, Outstanding Researcher Awards and the Award for Outstanding Outreach or Public Service. Recipients in each category receive a stipend to help further their research, teaching and service efforts.

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A collage of 8 WVU students' headshots.

Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2025 Order of Augusta

A group of students stand with President Gee

University students earn Community Leadership and Civil Advocacy Certificate

Rock Flow Dynamics software gift to WVU advances geoscience and energy engineering education

Rock Flow Dynamics software gift to WVU advances geoscience and energy engineering education

Prepping for Doomsday: The Fight Against Disaster

Prepping for Doomsday: The Fight Against Disaster


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