WVU Alumni, Friends Donate Nearly $100 Million in FY13
The West Virginia University Foundation says alumni and friends of the University gave $99.5 million in cash and in-kind gifts between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013, well exceeding the Foundation’s $80 million goal. “When you think about the instability of the economy over the past few years, it truly is remarkable that we […]
Charleston Conference Offers Something for Everyone
The Faces of Leadership conference, August 6-8 at the Charleston Civic Center brings together people from all over the state who want to learn, practice and share creative strategies that transform communities. Coordinated by Volunteer West Virginia, the state’s Commission for National and Community Service, it is the state’s largest annual gathering of West Virginians […]
‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ Program Plans Fall Workshop
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announces that the fall “Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop” is set for Sept. 13-15 at Watoga State Park. Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but have never had the opportunity to try? Or, have you wanted to take up an outdoor sport but were afraid […]
WVU College of Education and Human Services Online Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Best in Nation
As the number of people across the country struggling with addiction continues to grow, so does the demand for professionals equipped to help them. West Virginia University’s College of Education and Human Services was recently recognized by college ranking website TheBestSchools.org for its online master’s degree in substance abuse counseling, which the website ranks sixth […]
West Virginia Writers’ Workshop Features ‘The End of the Point’ Author
The West Virginia Writers’ Workshop will be celebrating its 17th anniversary when it hosts writers from around the country on West Virginia University’s downtown campus July 18-21. The workshop is designed to give writers at any stage of their careers, from beginner to published, the opportunity to improve their craft. Participants work with nationally and […]
Welcome to West Virginia from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
Let me be among one of the first to welcome you to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve for the very first Jamboree in West Virginia. It is an honor and privilege for our beautiful state to host this anticipated event. We are so glad you’re here! My staff and I have had the […]