March

WVU Tech Campus Community Mourns the Passing of Dr. Ernest Nester

Dr. Ernest Nester, former Tech dean and professor emeritus, passed away earlier this week. A Virginia native, Nester was the first in his family to earn a college degree and went on to earn a doctorate in civil engineering from the University of Virginia. A strong believer in the value of education, he spent his professional life teaching others.

Tech joins WVU & WVU Extension at the Capitol

On Friday, March 22, WVU Tech joined forces with more than 50 WVU and WVU Extension programs for WVU’s Day at the Legislature. WVU Tech provided hands-on, interactive presentations highlighting academic programs from across the University including chemistry, forensic investigation and nursing.

WVU Tech Receives $150,000 for the Bryan Bills Memorial Scholarship Fund

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) recently received a gift of $150,000 for the Bryan Bills Memorial Scholarship Fund from the estate of the late Rodney Cornell. The scholarship fund supports civil engineering students from West Virginia. The recipient must be an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and be at least a junior.