WV Artist-Blacksmith Named One of the World’s Seven Premier Metal Designers
WV Artist-Blacksmith Named One of the World’s Seven Premier Metal Designers by International Metal Design Annual Perched high atop a ridge in Roane County, WV, with a commanding view of the countryside, master artist-blacksmith Jeff Fetty feels like the king of the world, and he should. Fetty is one of only seven metal designers in […]
West Virginia Establishes Nonprofit Support Network
For over 30 years, there has been debate and discussion about creating a support network for nonprofits in West Virginia with a statewide nonprofit association. With one out of every 10 jobs in the state being with a nonprofit organization, this sector serves a critical role in our communities on the local and state level. […]
Emeritus Professor Compiles Pictorial Book on the History of Wheeling Jesuit University
A pictorial history of Wheeling Jesuit University is now available to alumni and Wheeling history buffs. The book was created through the efforts of Dr. Joseph Laker, professor emeritus of history. “I hope that alumni, students, faculty, staff and those interested in local history will find this pictorial story of Wheeling Jesuit University and how […]
Solar Panels Provide Energy Conservation at Bluefield State
Solar energy panels have been installed at Bluefield State College (BSC) as a result of a $40,000 Energy Conservation Grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund/Department of Energy. The award has covered the cost of a research project to promote adopting solar energy to illuminate a primary parking area at the college and to train […]
Leaders in Natural Gas, Coal Sector to Address West Virginia’s Energy Future
Women leaders in the natural gas, coal and related industries will address opportunities and challenges facing West Virginia’s energy sector at a special Elevations Professional Women’s Network luncheon at the Charleston Marriott Town Center Pavilion on June 21, 2012. More than 150 business executives, lawyers, engineers and other professionals are expected to attend. The event […]
WVU Center Develops Smartphone App and Training Programs for First Responders
Despite their demonstrated safety and efficiency, the new electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles that are becoming more common on America’s highways will inevitably be involved in highway accidents. When first responders are called to help, “there’s an app for that” thanks to experts at a West Virginia University (WVU) center. “We’ve created a suite […]
