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WVU School of Medicine alumni couple’s gift aids MD students interested in research

A West Virginia University School of Medicine alumni couple is expanding research opportunities for Mountain State medical students with a $100,000 scholarship gift.

Top (L-R): Taylor Brown, Hannah Lamb; Bottom (L-R): Riley Klug, Clara Monson

4 student leaders chosen for 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship for strong focus on community

The 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are connected by a desire to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents in West Virginia.

Cathy Scutta (from left) and Kristina Zaccaria, of the CLM Center of Excellence, chat with WVU doctoral student Corynn Simon in preparation for a new microcredential offered by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.

Empowering educators, WVU launches microcredential to aid learners of different abilities

Applications are now being accepted for a new West Virginia University microcredential designed to boost support for Mountain State educators and their students via an innovative teaching method pioneered by late WVU alumna Vicci Tucci.

Young innovators, creators and entrepreneurs will gain more experience pitching their ideas thanks to a generous donation creating the Hayhurst Family Young Innovators Initiative which will accelerate the growth of WVU Extension’s youth entrepreneurship programming across West Virginia.

Hayhurst gift to support youth entrepreneurship, innovation through WVU Extension

The $575,000 gift to WVU Extension will provide school- and community-based educational programs in 20 West Virginia schools, including 10 middle and 10 high schools, to engage students in hands-on learning experiences.

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WVU School of Medicine alumni couple’s gift aids MD students interested in research

4 student leaders chosen for 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship for strong focus on community

Empowering educators, WVU launches microcredential to aid learners of different abilities

Hayhurst gift to support youth entrepreneurship, innovation through WVU Extension

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WVU School of Medicine alumni couple’s gift aids MD students interested in research

4 student leaders chosen for 2024 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship for strong focus on community

Empowering educators, WVU launches microcredential to aid learners of different abilities

Hayhurst gift to support youth entrepreneurship, innovation through WVU Extension

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