West Virginia University Institute Of Technology News

  • WVU Tech revitalization team hears from community (The Register-Herald)
    posted on July 27, 2011 at 04:10:50 am
    Four members of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Revitalization Team heard comments, concerns and feedback from area residents and members of the WVU Tech community Tuesday at a campus forum.
  • Power Outage Closes WVU Tech (WOWK-TV West Virginia)
    posted on July 13, 2011 at 03:38:33 pm
    West Virginia University Institute of Technology will close early Wednesday because of no power.
  • WVU Tech to conduct national search for provost (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on July 8, 2011 at 01:06:25 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- A national search will begin this fall for a new campus provost at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology.Scott Hurst has served as provost for nearly three years. The school announced Thursday he has agreed to remain for...
  • WVU Tech to conduct national search for provost (Washington Examiner)
    posted on July 8, 2011 at 07:29:56 am
    The Associated Press The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, W.Va. A national search will begin this fall for a new campus provost at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Scott Hurst has served as provost for nearly three years. The school announced Thursday he has agreed to remain for up to an additional year. The move comes as WVU Tech embarks on a project at the end of July that ...
  • WVU Tech to conduct national search for provost (WVVA Bluefield)
    posted on July 8, 2011 at 07:18:14 am
    A national search will begin this fall for a new campus provost at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
  • WVU, WVU Tech officials to search for new Tech provost (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on July 7, 2011 at 11:53:39 pm
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Officials with West Virginia University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery will begin a national search this fall for a new campus provost. ...
  • WVU Tech Searching for Provost (WOWK-TV West Virginia)
    posted on July 7, 2011 at 08:08:10 pm
    West Virginia University Institute of Technology is searching for a campus provost.
  • Southern Appalachian Labor School recruiting for Youthbuild Academy (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on June 21, 2011 at 03:50:37 am
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Southern Appalachian Labor School is recruiting young adults, between 17 and 24, for its Youthbuild Academy classes in the fall. Based at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery, SALS focuses on helpin...
  • Will bill return Tech to its former glory? (The Fayette Tribune)
    posted on April 18, 2011 at 04:00:24 pm
    A large turnout was on hand Thursday in Montgomery to witness the symbolic signing of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology Revitalization Project. Watching Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin sign the bill are Del. John Pino, left, Sen. Bill Laird, Del. David Perry and Sen. Greg Tucker.
  • WVU Tech seeks aid applications (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on April 17, 2011 at 02:33:29 am
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Department of Social Sciences and Public Administration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is soliciting Flint Scholarship applications from students interested in majoring in programs the department offers. T...
  • WVU Tech revitalization bill signed (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on April 14, 2011 at 11:40:06 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- College and city leaders in Montgomery gathered Thursday to celebrate Senate President Earl Ray Tomblins signing as of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology Revitalization Project bill. The acting governor visited Montg...
  • Ex-priest to talk about Venezuela experience (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on April 11, 2011 at 09:23:07 pm
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A former Catholic priest who spent several years living in the poor barrios of Venezuelas capital will talk about his experiences this week at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery. "I liv...
  • Bill aims to jump-start WVU Tech (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on February 11, 2011 at 04:46:44 am
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A bill intended to revitalize the West Virginia University Institute of Technology could be a model for struggling colleges statewide, proponents said Thursday. "This not only addresses Techs problems, but problems systemwide,&q...
  • Labor Solidarity Festival takes place Sunday (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on June 11, 2010 at 11:33:25 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- The Southern Appalachian Labor School, based at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, will host its 19th annual Solidarity Festival and Celebration on Sunday. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. at the community center at...
  • WVU Tech sees a better future after enrollment decline (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on June 5, 2010 at 09:39:54 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery is working to improve its curriculum, student services and athletics in the wake of recent problems, including the removal of its two-year degree program that was transferr...
  • WVU Tech freezes tuition (Charleston Daily Mail)
    posted on May 9, 2010 at 07:54:43 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. (AP) - Students at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology will not have to pay more for tuition next year. The school says tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 academic year will not increase, but that students can expect a ...
  • WVU Tech freezes tuition (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on May 8, 2010 at 07:45:47 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- Students at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology will not have to pay more for tuition next year. The school says tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 academic year will not increase, but that students can expect a "...
  • WVU Tech freezes tuition (WVVA Bluefield)
    posted on May 8, 2010 at 01:51:36 pm
    Associated Press - May 8, 2010 9:35 AM ET MONTGOMERY, W.Va. (AP) - Students at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology will not have to pay more for tuition next year.
  • WVU Tech offers aid to child of mine victim (Charleston Daily Mail)
    posted on April 25, 2010 at 05:32:28 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- West Virginia University Institute of Technology will offer a scholarship to the child or grandchild of a coal miner killed in the explosion at Massey Energys Upper Big Branch Mine. The Department of Social Sciences and Public Ad...
  • WVU Tech offers aid to child of mine victim (WVVA Bluefield)
    posted on April 24, 2010 at 10:36:41 pm
    Associated Press - April 24, 2010 6:25 PM ET MONTGOMERY, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University Institute of Technology will offer a scholarship to the child or grandchild of a coal miner killed...
  • WVU Tech coach Jim Fout hangs up position (Charleston Daily Mail)
    posted on March 9, 2010 at 05:07:05 am
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- One of the most successful basketball coaches in Kanawha Valley history is calling it quits for the second time in his career.Jim Fout, who guided the womens team at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology the past two sea...
  • WVU Tech hosts religious speaker series (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on March 1, 2010 at 10:09:25 pm
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As part of a course on world religions, West Virginia University Institute of Technology professor Jan Rezek is offering students, faculty, staff and the public the opportunity to learn more about various religions. During the month, s...
  • Work pays off (The Register-Herald)
    posted on February 1, 2010 at 03:57:41 am
    Researchers at West Virginia University Institute of Technology discovered an inexpensive and recyclable process to extract toxic mercury and selenium from coal wastewater.
  • WVU Tech accepts input on strategic plan (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on January 13, 2010 at 12:34:12 am
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. -- Raven Sneed, a freshman psychology major from Nitro, wants more activities for students on the West Virginia University Institute of Technology campus. "The foods OK,&quot...
  • WVU Tech athletic department losing money, audit shows (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:05:11 pm
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia University Institute of Technologys athletic department has a losing record when it comes to finances, running budget deficits of more than $1 million for each of the past two academic years, a legislative audit released ...
  • Fayette workshops planned on lead, mercury exposure (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on November 16, 2009 at 04:00:23 am
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Southern Appalachian Labor School, based at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery, will hold four workshops in Fayette County this week to help residents understand risks from exposure to lead and mercury. ...
  • Welsh scholar to speak at WVU Tech about shared mining history (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on September 19, 2009 at 11:19:33 pm
    MONTGOMERY, W.Va. --West Virginias mining history owes a debt to the knowledge and skills of Welsh coal miners, according to a professor who has been instrumental in starting a history lecture series at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Thu...
  • Provost says Tech will turn corner (The Charleston Gazette)
    posted on March 10, 2009 at 04:09:29 am
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The campus leader at West Virginia University Institute of Technology said despite struggles to attract students, a tough audit report and some peoples perception of the campus, the Montgomery school is turning the corner.During an inte...