MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support * Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships. The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced four doctoral students selected to receive the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship and four  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 10 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State's annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors is April 22 Keynote speaker Amelia Bruce Leicht '19 will share insights from her student research journey By Brian Miller Appalachian State University's Office of Student Research is set to host App State's 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors on Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. in Pl  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 6 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Acclaimed author to headline ETSU literary festival * Award-winning author Ron Rash will headline ETSU's Spring Literary Festival, bringing nationally recognized writers to Johnson City for a free public event. When the New York Times calls you "one of the great American authors at work today," people listen. East Tennessee State University is bringing one such author - Ron Rash - to John  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson scientists help advance effort to restore the American chestnut * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Scientists at Clemson University are part of a multi-institution effort using advanced genomic tools to accelerate restoration of the American chestnut. This once-dominant tree largely disappeared from Eastern U.S. forests more than a century ago. Researchers from Clemson, Vir  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * EPA guts landmark coal ash protections, conceding to industry pressure WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shared plans to weaken landmark coal ash protections, following a year of pressure from industry. The EPA's actions roll back key parts of the 2015 and 2024 "Coal Combustion Residuals," or CCR, rules, which were the first federal regulation  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Additional Bills Into Law to Address High Housing, Healthcare, & Utility Costs * Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed legislation to address the high cost of housing, healthcare, and utilities across the Commonwealth.  The Governor signed bills into law to incentivize the construction of housing that Virginians can afford, work to lower Virginians' util  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 9 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Great Lecture Series to honor Dr. Randy Wykoff * ETSU will host a Great Lecture Series event on April 24 featuring public health leader Dr. Randy Wykoff, highlighting his legacy and impact on public health in Appalachia. East Tennessee State University will host a special installment of its Great Lecture Series featuring Dr. Randy Wykoff, whose distinguished career has helped shape public h  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 6 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU School of Law Begins New Chapter with Joseph Karl Grant * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Joseph Karl Grant as dean of the School of Law, effective July 1, 2026. He will report to Dr. Ontario S. Wooden, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Following a national search, Grant was selected to lead the School of Law at a pivotal time for legal education  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Preventing the spread of a deadly virus to Pennsylvania's rabbits and hares * Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV-2) is contagious and lethal, threatening both wild and domestic rabbits. Pennsylvania had its first two cases at a Fayette County domestic farmed rabbit facility in 2022. Fortunately, it hasn't happened since. But it could. For that reason, the Wildlife Futures Progr  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 8 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Quillen again ranks high for underserved care * East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine once again earned high marks in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Medical School Rankings - placing inside the top five nationally for the number of graduates practicing in underserved areas for a third consecutive year. Since its founding in 1974, Quillen has remained dedicate  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted in Zanesville with Ohio oil and gas leaders ZANESVILLE, OH - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined a roundtable discussion with Ohio oil and gas industry leaders on key regulatory and operational issues facing the sector and how Ohio can lead the way in strengthening America's domestic energy supply. "Ohio is leading the way in powering America's energy future, and the future of reliable energy d  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University names experienced administrator, promotes assistant dean to key academic leadership posts * GREENEVILLE - A former provost and vice president of academic affairs with nearly 40 years of administrative and teaching experience in higher education has been named an assistant vice president and a dean at Tusculum University. Dr. Amiel Jarstfer Dr. Amiel Jarstfer has joined the Tusculum  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK panel to explore future of rural Appalachian communities * Economic transition is reshaping rural America, and a public panel at the University of Kentucky will explore how Appalachian communities are responding through research, collaboration and local action. The UK Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program -housed in the College of Arts and Sciences -will host the discussion, " Shifti  more