Seven Authors Sign Books at Gift Buyers Marketplace at W.Va.’s Pipestem State Park

More than 50 vendors, including Headline Books of Terra Alta, registered for the annual Gift Buyers Marketplace Feb. 4-6 at Pipestem Resort State Park. This trade show for gift and souvenir buyers is an annual event that brings together buyers from attractions, state parks and retail shops looking for new souvenir, novelty items, and gift-type items…

Academic Reorganization Will Streamline Marshall University’s Administrative Structure

Beginning this summer, Marshall University will streamline its academic college structure in a move expected to create additional opportunities for students while also reducing administrative personnel costs. On July 1, the Graduate School of Education and Professional Development and existing College of Education units will combine programs to become a new comprehensive College of Education.…

TechConnectWV Offers Commercialization Grants to Research Faculty

Researchers at West Virginia’s primarily undergraduate colleges and universities have the opportunity to create partnerships with private businesses to convert innovations into products through a new grant program offered by TechConnectWV. The Seed Grant Program for Research and Commercial Partnering offers matching grants of up to $5,000 to faculty members who partner with the private…