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Building Community
Ready, Set, Cram
DateA PRT car holds 12-16 comfortably. Uncomfortably? Up to 97, according to the all-time PRT cram record. Part of Mountaineer Week activities, the PRT cram challenges student groups, like these members of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, to pack as many people as possible into a modified PRT car.
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Connecting Globally
Fútbol Among New Friends
DateIt didn't matter if they were from China, Hungary, the Middle East, or West Virginia. Students, employees, families, and friends came together in support of the world's sport at the International Student Organization Mini World Cup. Gingerland, with players from the US, the Philippines, and Serbia, won the 32-team tournament. » Read more...
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Launching Ideas
Pursuing an Out-of-this-World Dream
DateAnand Sunny Narayanan wants to work for NASA researching new devices and tools for monitoring astronauts’ health vitals while on expeditions. He's a step closer to that career thanks to the McNair Scholars Program, which helps low-income, first-generation, or underrepresented college students earn doctoral degrees. » Read more...
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Creating Impact
Inspiring Service and Scholarship
DateWest Virginia CASE Professor of the Year Ruth Kershner helps students package food donations for those in need. It's one of the many ways she inspires School of Medicine students to make an impact locally and internationally. Dr. Kershner is WVU's 17th CASE Professor of the Year. » Read more...
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The WV Experience
Meeting a Master Storyteller
DateIntensive English Program students meet best-selling author Homer Hickam during his visit to campus. Hickam, who was born in Coalwood, W.Va., is best known for his memoir, “Rocket Boys.” While at WVU, he signed books and offered advice to aspiring writers in Dr. Mark Brazaitis’ English graduate fiction workshop. » Read more...
