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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — A scientific study led by Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College science faculty member Nathan Van Vranken has found evidence that mosasaurs — large marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs — lived in freshwater environments in what is now North Dakota about 66 million years ago. The research is based on a mosasaur tooth discovered in a river deposit alongside fossils of Tyrannosaurus rex, Edmontosaurus and a freshwater crocodylian. The unusual mix of marine and terrestrial animals preserved in the…
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a school to watch.By Brandon Goetz of New America Whenever there’s a chance to bring new opportunities to the rural communities in its region, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) in Moorefield, West Virginia, is up for the challenge. Next up is becoming a sponsor of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs for the first time. RA is a powerful pathway that boosts wages for workers and yields higher productivity and other benefits for employers, earning them $1.44 for every dollar they…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Students from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College recently traveled to James Madison University for an educational field trip that included a guided campus tour and a film presentation at the John C. Wells Planetarium. The visit provided students with the opportunity to explore a four-year university environment, learn about academic programs and student life at JMU, and experience a science-based educational program in the planetarium setting. Students were accompanied by Dixie Heavener, Eastern’s career counselor and Title III project director,…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) hosted a District Consortium Lunch and Learn on Monday, Nov. 17, welcoming representatives from local businesses, community organizations and county school systems across its six-county service region. Lunch was provided by Country Roads Catering, and the afternoon focused on collaboration, networking and a shared vision for the future of students and communities in the Potomac Highlands. The purpose of the consortium is to strengthen a collaborative network between Eastern, secondary schools and local…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College hosted its annual Job Fair, led by Career Counselor Dixie Heavener, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Even before the event officially began, job seekers were lining up outside Eastern’s main entrance, eager to make their next career move. The job fair drew a record turnout of attendees, including local job seekers and high school students exploring opportunities across the region. Students were bused to Eastern from area high schools, including…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — On Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) will host a regional micro-credentialing meeting connecting business and industry leaders with representatives from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS), and Workforce West Virginia. The event is part of a statewide initiative developed over the past 15 months, during which representatives from Eastern WVCTC; Blue Ridge Community and Technical College; Shepherd University; and…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College welcomed 977 visitors to campus on Saturday, Nov. 1, for its 11th Annual Trunk-N-Treat event. From 4 to 6 p.m., families from across the region gathered to enjoy a safe, festive evening filled with candy, costumes, and community spirit. This year’s event featured 17 decorated “trunks” hosted by community organizations, businesses, and individuals, including:Eastern WVCTC; Rachael Hyre with Workforce Education at Eastern; WVU Medicine; Pilgrim’s; Clarke’s Gaming; Capon Valley Bank; VFW; American Legion; Hardman’s; South…
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Boyce, V.a. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (EWVCTC) is excited to inform students that the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm is recruiting students who are interested in science or are pursuing a degree in the Biological & Environmental Technology (BET) program at EWVCTC. The REU program at Blandy emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics on the theme of Ecological Impacts of Environmental Stressors such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology,…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College expresses its sincere appreciation to the North River Ruritan Club #2229 for their generous monetary donation to support the college’s Dress for Success Clothing Closet, an initiative hosted by Eastern’s Career Services department. The donation was presented by Catelynn Flanagan, a current student at Eastern and the daughter of the club’s president. Flanagan personally delivered the check to the Moorefield campus, underscoring the club’s commitment to empowering students and giving back to the local community. “We are deeply…
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Moorefield, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College leaders Monica Wilson, Vice President of Academics and Student Services, and Lauren Arbaugh, Director of Workforce and Continuing Education, attended the Credential West Virginia Fall 2025 Summit, held October 8–10 at the Charleston Marriott. The event brought together higher education leaders, workforce professionals, and industry partners from across the state to collaborate on strengthening pathways between education and employment. The summit focused on the continued development of micro-credentials—short-term, skill-based credentials designed to meet the needs of today’s evolving workforce. Attendees…
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