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The lives they’ll live

Ziler Hawkins makes friends everywhere she goes, especially at WVU Medicine Children’s where she was one of thousands of children whose lives have been saved. Now that life-saving ability is growing with a new hospital.

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Marisa Leuzzi wearing a Flying WV sweatshirt having just given blood.

Marisa Leuzzi in a sweatshirt at a hospital having just given blood.

Marisa Leuzzi in a Flying WV sweatshirt at a doctor's office.

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WVU grad one of first plasma donors in U.S. to save COVID-19 patients

Months ago, a woman did something that in easier times would not have been unusual. She gave blood. And then it changed everything.

Patrice Harris.

Patrice Harris talks with person across table.

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AMA President, alumna Patrice Harris Urges Americans to Stay Home

As the new coronavirus spreads the COVID-19 disease across the world, West Virginia University Magazine spoke with alumna Dr. Patrice Harris, current president of the American Medical Association, about the advice her association is giving the medical community and the rest of us at home.

Portrait of Safi Khan against a gray backdrop.

Portrait of Safi Khan against a gray backdrop.

Portrait of Safi Khan against a gray backdrop.

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Spring 2020

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Spring 2020

The Supplement Debunker

Are all those supplements you take every day helping you? This researcher has answers.

Suzanne Weise and Pat McGinley stand in the law library at WVU.

Suzanne Weise and Pat McGinley stand in the law library at WVU.

Suzanne Weise and Pat McGinley stand in the law library at WVU.

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Spring 2020

Arts & Culture
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Spring 2020

Unmasking the Enterprise of Death

What started as a phone call from a reporter in West Virginia turned into a years-long legal investigation tracing opioid pills across the country.

Jim Kutsch standing with guide dog at The Seeing Eye.

Jim Kutsch and guide dog taken at The Seeing Eye.

Jim Kutsch and guide dog taken at The Seeing Eye.

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Spring 2020
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Blind Ambition

Jim Kutsch lost his sight from a fireworks explosion when he was a teenager. He still became an engineer and created a reading technology for blind people.

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Colleen Moretz with dresses.

Colleen Moretz with dresses in background

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Spring 2020
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The Fashion Designer

Colleen Moretz started in fashion by making clothes for her Barbie dolls. Now she’s working with industry to create a standard for clothing sustainability.

Lauri Andress standing in her office.

Lauri Andress standing in her office.

Lauri Andress standing in her office.

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Spring 2020
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Mapping the Food Conversation

Lauri Andress investigates why people don't have access to food.

John Logar competing in Iditarod Trail Invitational

John Logar competing in Iditarod Trail Invitational

John Logar competing in Iditarod Trail Invitational

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Alumni Diary

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Alumni Diary

A Thousand Miles of Snow

John Logar, MD '01, rode his titanium bicycle from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, in single-digit weather, through wet and treacherous snow. He was competing in the Iditarod Trail Invitational, the bicycle version of the famous dog-sled race.

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The Last Word
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Fall 2019
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The Beautiful Day In Our Neighborhood

In 1995, Fred Rogers gave the commencement address at West Virginia University. He believed that we make life more beautiful in the pursuit of our dreams.

Kassie Colón holds books

Kassie Colón holds books

Kassie Colón holds books

Fall 2019
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The Last Word

Fall 2019
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The Book Distributor

Using skills from high school debate, Kassie Colón has harnessed a passion for social justice to broaden cultural representation on West Virginia University’s campus and beyond.

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Fall 2019
Flashback

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A Peaceful Patriot

Tom Bennett took out his tape recorder and dictated a letter home to his family in Morgantown, W.Va. He mentioned his location: “Somewhere in the great, noble land of South Vietnam – at least I hope it’s South. I’m pretty sure it is.”

Mackenzie Mays poses for portrait

Mackenzie Mays poses for portrait

Mackenzie Mays poses for portrait

Fall 2019
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Alumni Diary

Fall 2019
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Alumni Diary

Braving the Media Landscape

Mackenzie Mays was honored by the nation's journalists for her work speaking truth to power.

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Press Conference Image

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Fall 2019
Alumni Diary

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Fall 2019
Alumni Diary

Found in Translation

Shun Nakasone makes his living hanging out with tennis champs and Major League Baseball legends.

John Chambers Eagle's Nest

John Chambers Eagle's Nest

John Chambers Eagle's Nest

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Fall 2019

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Fall 2019

John Chambers Changed the Internet — Now He Wants to Change West Virginia

John Chambers shook up the Internet as CEO of Cisco, now he has his sights set on home.

Portrait of Joseph Lupo

Portrait of Joseph Lupo

Portrait of Joseph Lupo

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Fall 2019

Arts & Culture
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Fall 2019

The Art of Comics

Trace the history of comics and art.

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Spring 2019
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Arts & Culture

The Last Word
Spring 2019
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The Genius Journalist

Ken Ward Jr. is the genius journalist you don’t want investigating you

These samples came from more than 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean, in Tasmania, Australia

These samples came from more than 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean, in Tasmania, Australia

These tree samples came from more than 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean, in Tasmania, Australia

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Spring 2019
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Spring 2019
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What’s the weather like?

The changing climate is embedded in our trees, bees and trash.

Adam Korona and Spacesuit

Adam Korona and Spacesuit

Adam Korona and Spacesuit

Spring 2019
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Successors

Spring 2019
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The Spacesuit Maker

As a spacesuit engineer, one alumnus defines what the next spacesuits look like.

Portrait of Renee Nicholson

Portrait of Renee Nicholson

Portrait of Renee Nicholson

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Spring 2019
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Ask An Expert

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Spring 2019
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Last (W)rites

A patient is not a number. Each is a human with a story to tell.

Portrait of Jason Phillips

Portrait of Jason Phillips

Portrait of Jason Phillips

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Spring 2019
Thinking It Through

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Spring 2019
Thinking It Through

The History of the Future

History doesn’t always repeat itself, says this Civil War historian.

Fall 2018
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Fall 2018
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Behind the Set

If you're a fan of "Stranger Things," you've seen some of William Davis' work.

Fall 2018
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The Last Word

Fall 2018
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The Last Word

The Army Ranger

After more than 400 combat missions and four deployments, Ed Olesh ended up merging an outdoor hobby with an education at WVU.

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Mountaineers in Arms

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Mountaineers in Arms

They served our country. Now their journeys beyond the military have stretched to the campus of WVU.

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Fall 2018
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Mountaineer Spirit

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Fall 2018
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Mountaineer Spirit

Ballin' in Memphis

Jevon Carter leaps to the pros after his storied career at WVU. Check out a list of other Mountaineers who've suited up for the NBA.

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Fall 2018
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Thinking It Through

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Fall 2018
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Thinking It Through

From Loneliness to Belonging

Loneliness is a pervasive health problem. This nursing researcher has a way to stop it.

Fall 2018
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Alumni Diary

Fall 2018
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Alumni Diary

Back on Track: Racer loses his legs but not his drive

He almost lost his life racing. Then the journey began.

Fall 2018
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Alumni Diary

Fall 2018
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The Doctor Is In

Dr. Patrice Harris' West Virginia University story begins as so many do – at a football game.