Marshall University

Prospective commercial pilots can learn more about Marshall University’s new flight school this weekend at Yeager Airport in Charleston.

Last year, the coronavirus pandemic upended thousands of 2020 college graduates’ career plans, but how does the landscape for jobs look now to the class of 2021? In a nutshell, there have been fewer opportunities over the past year across the country -- and also in West Virginia.

Pandemic lockdowns reduced air pollution in some places around the world but those changes weren’t as pronounced in Appalachia. Much of the air pollution from this region comes from industry and electric generation, as compared to driving.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) called on Marshall University to help detect COVID-19 outbreaks across the state. Specifically, researchers are using feces samples from wastewater.

Delta Air Lines Technical Operations designated the new Aviation Maintenance Technology partnership program between Marshall University and Mountwest Community & Technical College as a partner educational institution.

The American Rescue Plan recently passed by Congress will inject about $4 billion into the West Virginia economy and nearly $2 trillion nationwide. But will this cause inflation? And how will it affect economic recovery?

From the recent ice and snow storms, to the flooding rains followed by sunny 70 degree days, the state has seen some wild weather swings recently. Eric Douglas spoke with Law to find out why we’re seeing such extreme changes in weather.

Marshall University shut down all fraternity and sorority activities after reports of COVID-19 violations, according to a press release from the university.

On this West Virginia Morning, as state lawmakers get ready for a new legislative session, the coronavirus pandemic continues. We explore how those in charge of the House and Senate are trying to see to it that lawmakers, staff and others stay safe. Also, we look at President Biden’s executive orders and the potential impacts on this region, and we speak with a Marshall professor about his new podcast celebrating essential workers.