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Ten rising University sophomores and juniors who completed their six-week research training in the Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Scholars Summer Research Internship will proudly showcase their hard work at the third annual AGE-ADAR Summer Research Poster Symposium.

The third cohort of WVU AGE-ADAR Scholars, consisting of 10 rising sophomores and juniors, began the Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Summer Research Internship earlier this month. 

A four-year Army ROTC National Scholar beginning medical school in the fall, a Fulbright Scholar eager to work as a teaching assistant in Bulgaria and an aspiring teacher who has reached out across the state to help combat stereotypes about Appalachian dialects are among the graduating seniors receiving the Order of Augusta, the most prestigious West Virginia University student award.

Two West Virginia University experts see threats to quality of life along with health care and tax bases in ongoing debates about increasing retirement ages in the United States and elsewhere.

Kevin Walden | Tuesday, February 07, 2023

The Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Scholars Program reminds faculty and students that the application deadline for the 2023 AGE-ADAR summer research program is Jan. 15.

The Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Scholars Program reminds faculty and students that the application deadline for the 2023 AGE-ADAR summer research program is Jan. 15. 

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Hometown: Morgantown 

A West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher is teaming up with scientists from the University of Washington to conduct research on a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in adults.

Aging can be perceived to bring with it a number of health challenges that take away the grace of aging like fine wine.