A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.

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Education Jack Walker, Dec. 17, 2024

Campus Improvements Coming To Shepherd University

Residence hall renovations, a new dining hall and athletic facilities improvements are currently planned for Shepherd University, backed by $30 million in state funds.

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Education Jack Walker, Dec. 13, 2024

Shepherd University Will Auto Admit Local Grads Based On GPA

Many graduates of Berkeley County Schools will now be accepted to college in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle without formally submitting an application.

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Education Chris Schulz, Nov. 21, 2024

Professor Of The Year Nominations End Friday

Since 1984, the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia has recognized and brought to the attention of the general public innovation and creativity among the faculties of West Virginia’s public and private institutions of higher education.

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Education Jack Walker, Oct. 25, 2024

New Partnership At Shepherd Covers Academic Costs For Amazon Employees

A new educational partnership at Shepherd University aims to help employees of a well-known corporation access academic opportunities in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Oct. 19, 2024

First Time Voters, Surfing W.Va. And Exploring Identity Through Pins, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we hear from first time voters at Marshall University about what matters to them leading up to this year’s election. Briana Heaney will tell us about a unique way some peop...

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 16, 2024

At Shepherd University, Pride Buttons Make LGBTQ Identity More Visible

Around noon, the Ram’s Den at Shepherd University can get crowded. As the main dining hall on campus, it is a place where students often grab a quick meal or hang out with friends. But last Friday, so...

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