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Newswise: ‘Well-Timed and Significant’ Federal Interest Rate Cut to Benefit Both Consumers and Businesses, Economist Says
Released: 19-Sep-2024 9:45 AM EDT
‘Well-Timed and Significant’ Federal Interest Rate Cut to Benefit Both Consumers and Businesses, Economist Says
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Newswise: Violence expert outlines possible motives, response steps for school threats
Released: 13-Sep-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Violence expert outlines possible motives, response steps for school threats
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Newswise: Launch of WVU degree in robotics engineering means cutting edge resources for students, local industry and K-12 outreach
Released: 15-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Launch of WVU degree in robotics engineering means cutting edge resources for students, local industry and K-12 outreach
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With $1 million in NASA funding, West Virginia University is preparing its undergraduates and students across West Virginia to build the robots that will build the future.

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Newswise: Experts discuss current drought conditions, potential effects on growing season
Released: 30-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Experts discuss current drought conditions, potential effects on growing season
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Newswise: Researcher says both physical and mental health training are important for successful Olympic athlete performances
Released: 30-Jul-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Researcher says both physical and mental health training are important for successful Olympic athlete performances
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Newswise: Geologist says Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion is not an indicator of a larger eruption
Released: 24-Jul-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Geologist says Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion is not an indicator of a larger eruption
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Newswise: Massive IT outage exposes global dependence on few software platforms, cybersecurity expert says
Released: 22-Jul-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Massive IT outage exposes global dependence on few software platforms, cybersecurity expert says
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Newswise: Expert addresses security challenges ahead of Paris Summer Olympics
Released: 18-Jul-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Expert addresses security challenges ahead of Paris Summer Olympics
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Newswise: Experts offer tips on dealing with droughts, fires
Released: 17-Jul-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Experts offer tips on dealing with droughts, fires
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Newswise: Sports risk management expert sees lessons to learn from Copa América security breach
Released: 16-Jul-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Sports risk management expert sees lessons to learn from Copa América security breach
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Newswise: WVU widens service area to assist pregnant women, parenting families
Released: 11-Jul-2024 9:30 AM EDT
WVU widens service area to assist pregnant women, parenting families
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A West Virginia University-led effort is extending its reach to 11 Mountain State counties, providing more low-income pregnant women and families with children access to health care and life skills through the West Virginia Healthy Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants — HAPI — project.

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Newswise: Experts weigh in on safety, liabilities for raw milk sales
Released: 10-Jul-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Experts weigh in on safety, liabilities for raw milk sales
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Newswise: Hydrologist says schedule flexibility will be key for safe swimming in Seine River during Paris Summer Olympics
Released: 9-Jul-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Hydrologist says schedule flexibility will be key for safe swimming in Seine River during Paris Summer Olympics
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Newswise: Athletic trainer offers tips for avoiding exertional heat stroke
Released: 18-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Athletic trainer offers tips for avoiding exertional heat stroke
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Newswise: Researchers studying challenges female and minority entrepreneurs face in rural areas
Released: 17-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Researchers studying challenges female and minority entrepreneurs face in rural areas
 West Virginia University

The research, led by Heather Stephens, professor of resource economics and management and director of the West Virginia University Regional Research Institute, aims to identify what factors could support entrepreneurship for women and minorities, as well as barriers that deter them from starting their own businesses.

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Newswise: Researchers detect traces of heart meds in fish from West Virginia rivers
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Researchers detect traces of heart meds in fish from West Virginia rivers
 West Virginia University

Statins and beta blockers are working their way into the aquatic ecosystem, according to West Virginia University researchers who have discovered evidence of the cardiovascular drugs in fish collected from two West Virginia rivers.

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Newswise: Undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
Released: 30-May-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
 West Virginia University

A faculty-mentored undergraduate research program at West Virginia University has led to higher student retention rates than institutional averages, according to a new study. Additionally, data revealed higher retention rates for participants from historically marginalized populations.

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Newswise: Researchers working to protect West Virginia’s elk herd
Released: 16-May-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Researchers working to protect West Virginia’s elk herd
 West Virginia University

Elk are making a comeback in the Mountain State, and West Virginia University researchers are studying the genetics of the population in hopes of maintaining the health of the herd.

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Newswise: Tick talk, expert offers tips on avoiding ticks
Released: 9-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Tick talk, expert offers tips on avoiding ticks
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Newswise: Expert on rural Appalachia champions coalition building and local knowledge
Released: 7-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Expert on rural Appalachia champions coalition building and local knowledge
 West Virginia University

Research from a West Virginia University scholar of rural Appalachia shows how even the most marginalized communities can assert power and create change when they come together to form coalitions.

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