Marshall University begins year with new faculty and staff
The Marshall University School of Pharmacy has added seven new faculty members and four staff employees as it implements second-year curriculum and the expansion of research and outreach programs. In making the announcement, Dr. Kevin Yingling, dean of the school, says, “As our school continues to grow and we reach our full student capacity in […]
University Healthcare Facilities Manager Receives National Certification
Scott J. Mathis, facilities manager at University Healthcare Berkeley Medical Center, has earned the designation of Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) by the American Hospital Association (AHA) Certification Center. The CHC is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among the elite in the healthcare construction profession. To earn the CHC, Mathis successfully satisfied […]
WVU lectures to explore nutrition, aging, and disease
A prominent biochemist will visit the West Virginia University campus on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss the nutrition of healthy aging. Bruce Ames, senior scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute and professor Emeritus of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of California, Berkeley, will present two lectures to the WVU community as part […]
Governor Tomblin Announces U.S. Small Business Administration Grants Loan Request
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announces U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grants his request for a Physical Disaster Declaration. The declaration makes low-interest loans available for residents and businesses who suffered damages from severe storms occurring June 12 and June 19, 2013 in Roane County. “With these low-interest loans our families and entrepreneurs can better […]
Freshmen Enrollment Numbers Surge at West Virginia State University
The number of first-time freshmen attending West Virginia State University (WVSU) this fall surged nearly 50 percent over fall 2012 enrollment numbers. Fall 2013 first-time freshmen enrollment numbers stood at 432 students as of today, compared to 291 first-time freshmen in fall 2012. The upswing in enrollment turns around three consecutive years of declining enrollment […]
WVU seminar series explores key environmental issues
Environmental topics that cross cultures, continents, and species will be discussed over the course of a seminar series this fall at West Virginia University. The series is sponsored by the Environmental Research Center in WVU’s Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design. “There are myriad environmental issues impacting the world and numerous environmental research […]
