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American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation has donated $300,000 to West Virginia State University (WVSU) to help establish a new program designed to increase interest among young people in energy, science and math. The donation will establish the WVSU AEP Foundation Full STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Agriculture and Mathematics) Ahead Program. The new program will have…
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid conducted a roundtable discussion on the campus of West Virginia State University (WVSU). U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., gave opening remarks for the event at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of the Roundtable is to discuss ideas and challenges with providing financial aid throughout the…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced that his Advisory Council on Substance Abuse has presented its year-end report. The report includes policy and program recommendations for consideration by State lawmakers for the upcoming Legislative Session. “First, I want to thank each member of the Advisory Council for being dedicated to fighting the substance abuse epidemic. I…
Marshall University communications officials conducted a test of the MU Alert emergency messaging system at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Marshall community members who are subscribed to MU Alert are asked to be sure that they have received the message that morning. If a message has not been received by noon, a subscriber should review…
The Marshall University School of Pharmacy has received two laminar flow hoods from Cabell Huntington Hospital, Dr. Robert B. Stanton, assistant dean in the Office of Experiential Education at the school, announced today. Laminar flow hoods are used for the purpose of cleansing the air when sterile techniques and a sterile environment are required, particularly…
In the summer of 2011, more than 14 million viewers each week watched with awe as a gifted vocalist from the coalfields of West Virginia rose to the top spot on NBC TV’s “America’s Got Talent.” Soon, they will be able to read the amazing story behind Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.’s journey from washing cars…