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Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members

Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members

Fifty-five graduates were inducted as lifelong members into the WVU Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society that recognizes outstanding achievement in the liberal arts and sciences, and champions freedom of thought.
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Four faculty members have been awarded endowed positions

Four faculty members have been awarded endowed positions

Four faculty members in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences have recently been awarded endowed professorial positions.
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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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Eberly student selected as University’s 27th Truman Scholar

Eberly student selected as University’s 27th Truman Scholar

Sophie Slaughter, a native of Culloden and member of the Honors College, is the recipient of the prestigious annual award given to college juniors with exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to public service. Slaughter, a junior double majoring in history and women’s and gender studies, envisions a future where everyone has what they need to live safe, healthy and self-directed lives.
Read on WVU Today for Eberly student selected as University’s 27th Truman Scholar
Remembering Elaine “Micki” Ginsberg

Remembering Elaine “Micki” Ginsberg

Dr. Elaine (Micki) Ginsberg, former department chair and professor at Eberly College, died on Friday, August 9, 2024. 

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Eberly College's academic programs move into Field and Hodges Halls

Eberly College's academic programs move into Field and Hodges Halls

Several academic programs within the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences have new homes beginning in Fall 2024.

Read on Eberly News for Eberly College's academic programs move into Field and Hodges Halls
Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members

Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members

Thirty-seven graduates were inducted as lifelong members into the WVU Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society that recognizes outstanding achievement in the liberal arts and sciences and champions freedom of thought.
Read on MOUNTAINEER E-News for Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members
Students from across Eberly have been named 2024 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars

Students from across Eberly have been named 2024 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars

Every year, students from across Eberly College are selected as Outstanding Seniors and Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants. Eberly Scholars are also chosen annually for a monetary award to help offset the cost of their education as they work to achieve their academic goals. Read about all three groups below.
Read on Eberly News for Students from across Eberly have been named 2024 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars
Education in Prison Initiative Improves Access and Equity in Appalachia

Education in Prison Initiative Improves Access and Equity in Appalachia

It’s 7:00 a.m. and WVU graduate student Destinee Harper is dressing carefully for a day of teaching. Nothing too tight or see through, no open-toed shoes, no jacket, no cardigan or shirt with pockets. She wants to make sure she is allowed in the classroom. “I think that was a big part of that first week, was [sic] making sure that we were abiding by these rules, that they would let us in and that they wouldn't have a reason to say, no, you can't come in and learn in this space.”  

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Twenty undergraduate students from across the University to receive the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to travel abroad without financial constraints. Twelve of those 20 students are studying in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.  

Eberly students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Twenty undergraduate students from across the University received the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to travel abroad without financial constraints. Twelve of those 20 students are studying in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
Read on WVU Today for Eberly students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad


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