Late WVU Professor Leaves $3.4 million to CPASS, Largest Gift in College’s History
The West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CPASS) has received its largest donation in history – approximately $3.4 million – from the late Dr. Patricia K. Fehl. The donation from Fehl’s estate will provide scholarship for CPASS undergraduate students and funding for the College’s new facility scheduled to open in fall 2014. […]
Governor Tomblin Launches New Effort to Address Distracted Driving in West Virginia
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joined state highway safety experts, law enforcement officers, legislators, local leaders and business and community organizations at Tamarack along Interstate 77, to kick-off a statewide campaign reminding motorists of the new safe driving laws taking effect this month. Starting today, July 1, driving while talking on a cellphone without a […]
Reach for the Moon and Stars on Cass Scenic Railroad Lunar Express Runs in 2013
In an era of dusk-to-dawn lighting, lunar excursions at Cass Scenic Railroad offer dark skies on New Moon Runs and moonlight shadows on Full Moon Runs. The state park in Pocahontas County in West Virginia has four night runs planned in 2013. “On clear dark nights up on the mountain, the moon and stars seem […]
WVU Forensic Faculty Receive Two New Research Awards
The College of Business and Economics continues to raise the bar higher than ever in its existence in the area of research, as is evident in the news articles in this month’s E-News. Our continuing emphasis and commitment by faculty on research demonstrates that the College is dedicated to constant improvement. For example: Drs. Jack […]
Governor Tomblin Recognizes Two West Virginia Golfers at the Greenbrier Classic
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today recognized two W.Va. junior golfers, who are participating alongside the professional golfers during the practice rounds and Pro-Am of the PGA Tour FedEx Cup event at The Greenbrier. Alex Hamrick, 15 years old, and Caleb Lee, 18 years old, were both invited to play in the practice rounds on Monday […]
The Elimination of the Food Tax
This year as we celebrate West Virginia’s 150th birthday, we’ve recognized many historic milestones. And on Monday, July 1, 2013 we will once again mark another historic day in the Mountain State. On that day, hard-working West Virginians will no longer see the food tax on their grocery receipts because we’re eliminating the tax. Families, […]
