Recognizing the journalism world is changing by the minute, the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism has launched a new converged "journalism" major to better prepare students for careers in digital media. The new major in journalism replaces the previous silos of broadcast news and news-editorial and requires students to produce content across media platforms as they will in today?s converged newsrooms.
Monday, November 23rd 2009
WVU Mountaineer Parents Club chapters hold Winter Fests all across U.S.
November 23, 2009 at 3:58 pm
To stay connected to other Mountaineer families in the area, West Virginia University Parents Club chapters all over the country are holding Winter Fests.
Monday, November 23rd 2009
A Tribute to Sitcoms: WVU graduate produces Web comedy series
November 23, 2009 at 9:40 am
Armed with little more than a Communication Studies degree from West Virginia University, and a New Jersey teaching certificate, Tommy Caprio headed off to Los Angeles to join the throngs looking for success in Hollywood. Unlike many, Caprio found it.
Saturday, November 21st 2009
Blackwater Falls photo wins Mountaineer Week contest
November 21, 2009 at 12:38 pm
A scenic picture of West Virginia's iconic Blackwater Falls has been selected the winner of WVU's 2009 Mountaineer Week photo contest. A unusual photo of Woodburn Hall was the People's Choice selection.
Friday, November 20th 2009
PRT shuts down operations for Thanksgiving break beginning Friday, Nov. 20
November 20, 2009 at 5:01 pm
The West Virginia University's Personal Rapid Transit system (PRT) will not be in operation during the Thanksgiving holiday break.
With the exception of WVU Football service, the PRT will stop public operation on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:15 p.m. and not resume until Monday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 a.m.
Friday, November 20th 2009
WE CAR has a new parking location in Sunnyside
November 20, 2009 at 4:50 pm
WE Car came to Sunnyside Friday, November 20th. This new location makes a total of five energy-efficient WE Cars on West Virginia University's campuses.
Friday, November 20th 2009
WVU students, community to Run From Pitt on Saturday
November 20, 2009 at 3:43 pm
With the game ball in hand, students and community members from West Virginia University and other schools will Run From Pitt on Saturday (Nov. 21) to raise awareness for autism. Participants in the 40th Run To/From Pitt (the destination switches each year depending on the location of the game) will leave Heinz Field in Pittsburgh at around 6:30 a.m. and arrive at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown around 7 p.m. The run is organized by service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega.
Friday, November 20th 2009
WVU students helping local children in need have a brighter holiday season
November 20, 2009 at 9:57 am
West Virginia University students are looking for help in preparing for the annual Students Helping Other People (SHOP) and Toy Mountain programs to benefit local disadvantaged children this holiday season. WVU's Student Organization Services and Student Government Association are collecting financial donations to benefit 80 or more kids ages 6-12 from Monongalia County through mid-December.
Thursday, November 19th 2009
WVU School of Journalism launches new journalism major
November 19, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Recognizing the journalism world is changing by the minute, the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism has launched a new converged "journalism" major to better prepare students for careers in digital media. The new major in journalism replaces the previous silos of broadcast news and news-editorial and requires students to produce content across media platforms as they will in today?s converged newsrooms.
Thursday, November 19th 2009
WVU Police dedicated to keeping campus safe
November 19, 2009 at 8:21 am
From text messages and shoe leather to workshops and community meetings, West Virginia University's 52 police officers constantly strive to ensure the campus is a safe environment. "Nothing is more important than the safety of our students," says WVU Police Chief Bob Roberts. "At WVU, we are committed to finding new ways to reduce and prevent crime, and to teach students how to protect themselves and be more aware of potentially dangerous situations.
Wednesday, November 18th 2009
WVU residence halls to close Friday for Thanksgiving break
November 18, 2009 at 9:59 am
WVU residence halls close at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 and reopen at noon Sunday, Nov. 29. Dining Services will serve meals at its usual locations and times through 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The dining hall will open for lunch and dinner on Sunday, Nov. 29.
