Dr. Eric Horstick, a faculty member in West Virginia University’s Department of Biology, is advancing our understanding of how the brain adapts to the world around it. His research focuses on how environmental and sensory experiences shape neural circuits and influence behavior, uncovering fundamental principles of brain plasticity that extend across species.
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From fish to brains WVU neuroscience research shows how experience shapes behavior
Scholarships drive WVU student creators, developers and researchers on paths to success
West Virginia University scholarship recipients Ben Golden, Jayla Boyd and Reese Allen could never have imagined how philanthropic support would lead to unexpected opportunities that would shape their college careers and professional goals. As a Neil S. Bucklew Scholarship recipient, Golden found he could study more than general business; he could fine-tune his studies down to a music business and industry degree. And, through donor support, Golden discovered he could do even more.
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Students being recruited for research supporting statewide economic development in evolving energy
Political science, engineering, biology, health sciences, chemistry, physics and astronomy are some of the disciplines uniting to support 13 future WVU doctoral students who will collaborate with K-12 schools and regional industry to enhance West Virginia’s economic development in evolving energy.
WVU names 2025 class of Ruby Fellows
Four promising West Virginia University doctoral students are continuing their academic journeys with support from the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows program. This year’s fellows are Ayers Aguiar, Abyss Halley, Damon LeMaster and Dylan Nice. Each student will receive a $34,000 stipend, a $2,000 travel grant and a tuition waiver to allow them to advance their research at WVU.
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WVU student discovers widespread microplastic pollution in first-of-its-kind study of Appalachian streams and fish
When West Virginia University biology undergraduate student Isabella Tuzzio tested fish from central Appalachian streams, her research revealed microplastics in every fish she sampled. Tuzzio said her results from the study, which was the first of its kind in Appalachia, suggest significant environmental risks, as well as potential risks to human health.
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Students honored as 2025 Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars
The following students completed degree requirements to graduate in December 2024 or will complete requirements in May 2025. They have been named by faculty in their academic programs as Eberly College Outstanding Seniors for the 2024-25 academic year.
Seven Eberly faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service
Each year, Eberly College honors faculty members with its Outstanding Teacher Awards, Outstanding Researcher Awards and the Award for Outstanding Outreach or Public Service. Recipients in each category receive a stipend to help further their research, teaching and service efforts.
Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2025 Order of Augusta
Eight remarkable members of the West Virginia University Class of 2025 who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and by making significant contributions on campus, across the Mountain State and beyond have been honored with the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious University student award.
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WVU names 2025 Foundation Scholars
Christopher Arnold appears on WNYC’s “Radiolab” to discuss regeneration
The Arnold Lab studies the regenerative flatworm planaria to understand how growth is regulated in an animal that can perpetually regrow all its tissues, which genes underlie the ability of an animal to reproduce asexually, and how regeneration proceeds in different contexts of tissue loss.