Raleigh County Schools
(RCS) and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) are
working collaboratively to host the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences’
Clay2Go mobile exhibit in Beckley.
This experience will give more than 2,000 students from the 17 RCS elementary
schools the opportunity to expand their knowledge of principles in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics through interactive play. It promotes
critical thinking through trial and error, experimentation, problem-solving and
independent learning. During their visit, students will also explore all that
the WVU Tech campus has to offer during a campus tour and enjoy lunch in the
dining hall.
“This partnership is another example of our Communiversity focus that ensures
we are working hand-in-hand with educational partners like Raleigh County
Schools and the Clay Center to provide educational and growth opportunities for
our young people,” said Dr. T. Ramon Stuart, President of WVU Tech. “We want to
make sure that students in our region see what is possible for their futures
and that these educational and career opportunities are available to them right
here at home at WVU Tech.”
“Raleigh County Schools continues to expand the learning environment for its
students,” shared Dr. Serena Starcher, Superintendent of Raleigh County
Schools. “Through this partnership with WVU Tech and the Clay Center, we
believe our students have a tremendous opportunity to explore STEM-related
fields and concepts. Also, as RCS strives to prepare students for their future,
we look forward to providing them the opportunity to tour our local university.
We hope this experience provides our students a small glimpse of what their
future could hold and what is available to them here in Beckley.”
Groups of third through fifth grade RCS students will visit WVU Tech for the
Clay2Go mobile exhibit from February 7 to February 29, 2024. The exhibit will
be housed at the Neville Auditorium located at 410 Neville Street, Beckley,
West Virginia.
In addition to serving students for school-based field trips, Raleigh County
Schools will host family evening events on February 20 and February 26 from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“We are so proud to offer Clay2Go as a resource for public schools throughout
the state. We believe every child in West Virginia deserves to learn about the
scientific wonders of our world, regardless of whether they can make it to our
permanent location in Charleston,” says Clay Center President and CEO Al
Najjar.
For information about the school visits and family events, contact the RCS
Superintendent’s Office at (304) 256-4500, ext. 3308.
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) and Beckley Success Closet collaborate to provide opportunities for career support
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU
Tech) and Beckley Success Closet are joining forces to elevate opportunities
for career success. This collaboration aims to transition the three-year-old
Beckley Success Closet into a collaborative offering working with WVU Tech and
other community organizations to meet the needs of the campus and larger
community.
One of the founding members, Robert Dunlap, states the Beckley Success Closet,
“has been a beacon of support for individuals seeking assistance in securing
appropriate attire for job interviews and professional settings.”
“Recognizing the pivotal role attire plays in the employment process, WVU Tech
has embraced the opportunity to enhance the Beckley Success Closet,” continued
Dunlap. “The collaboration is not just about clothing; it symbolizes a
commitment to equipping Beckley students and citizens with the tools and
confidence necessary for success in their chosen career paths.”
"We are honored to partner with the Beckley Success Closet in this
transformative and collaborative effort," said Dr. Ramon Stuart, president
of WVU Tech. "This initiative aligns seamlessly with our mission to
provide holistic support to our students and our Communiversity initiative.
Together, we aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring
that individuals are not only academically prepared but also professionally
equipped," Stuart shared.
Collaborations with community partners will allow for additional resources and
programming to further enhance the career readiness of participants.
“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kristi Dumas, Owner of the Dumas
Psychology Collective, April Elkins Badtke of Conservation Legacy, and all of
our volunteers for making this initiative a success for the betterment of our
City,” shared Dunlap.
Susan Wood, Director of Career and Professional Development, shared that while
an official transition ceremony is not yet scheduled, WVU Tech volunteers will
be working to sort and organize the clothing items in the coming months,
working toward a ribbon cutting in the fall of 2024.
WVU Tech receives HSTA grant that will serve West Virginia high school students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has received a grant for more than$70,000 from the Health Sciences Technology Academy (HSTA) for a high school science, engineering, math, technology and medicine (STEM+M) Summer Institute this summer.
The partnership between WVU Tech and HSTA will allow for approximately 100 students high school sophomores and ten teachers from across West Virginia to visit WVU Tech during the summer. The students will explore STEM and health science opportunities by working with faculty at Tech.
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West
Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has released its fall
2023 Dean’s and President’s lists.
A total of 319 students earned honors during the fall semester.
In all, 180 students were named to the Dean’s list, having earned a 3.5 GPA
or higher. The University’s President’s list included 139 students
who earned a 4.0 GPA.
The President’s and Dean’s list for both the Leonard C. Nelson School of
Engineering and Sciences and the College of Business, Humanities and Social
Sciences can be found here.
Students majoring in nursing or pre-nursing will be listed under the College of
Business, Humanities and Social Sciences lists.
WVU Tech culinary program to announce partnership with Chef Paul Smith
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is announcing a partnership with Chef Paul Smith. The agreement is specifically related to the two-year culinary program, which is offered through Potomac State College and hosted on WVU Tech’s campus in Beckley, which opened in 2020.
Smith is the first West Virginian to be a finalist for a James Beard Foundation award. Smith has multiple restaurants in the Charleston, West Virginia area, including 1010 Bridge Restaurant & Catering, Ellen’s Ice Cream and The Pitch Sports Bar & Grill. He is also a chef partner with the Humble Tomato in Lewisburg, West Virginia, Barkadas in Charleston, West Virginia and Retro Hospitality, a hotel management group based in Richmond, Virginia.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley campus alumni to be honored at homecoming
For the first time, a graduate from the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus will be awarded the Nursing Alumni of the Year and honored at WVU Tech’s 2024 homecoming celebration. Stephanie McDougal is the inaugural winner.
Alumnus to join WVU Tech leadership team as development director
Jonathan Grose, a two-time graduate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), will be joining the team on January 2, 2024 to grow donor support at WVU Tech. He will collaborate with internal and external constituents and the WVU Foundation to cultivate donor relations and expand fundraising efforts for WVU Tech.
WVU Tech announces Golden Bear Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award and Presidential Award winners
Ahead of its upcoming homecoming celebration, West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has announced the inaugural Golden Bear Alumni Association (TGBAA) Outstanding Alumni Award and Presidential Award winners. Paul Mattox and James “Jim” Piercy are the TGBAA Outstanding Alumni Award recipients and the Presidential Award winner is Edward L. “Ed” Robinson.
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