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West Virginia is fortunate to have a state of individuals, organizations, businesses, and staff who contribute their time, talent and treasure to spread the Spirit of Philanthropy . Philanthropy West Virginia, formerly West Virginia Grantmakers established the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Program in 2007 to recognize outstanding philanthropic leaders for their generosity in support of…
“A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University” is at 91 percent of its goal with more than two years remaining in the fundraising effort. The WVU Foundation announced Wednesday (Oct. 23) that alumni and friends of the University have given $683.4 million through Sept. 30. The goal of the comprehensive campaign is…
University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center will host a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, November 2 from 9 am until 1 pm in the hospital’s first floor conference room. Mothers and fathers-to-be as well as new moms and dads are invited to celebrate new life and parenthood by attending this free educational event. “The purpose of…
Some of West Virginia’s top innovators took center stage at the TechConnectWV Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet last night in Morgantown. Five awards were presented, honoring advances in energy technology, educational software, vote verification technology, ophthalmic patents and a model funding program. “The Spirit of Innovation program is an opportunity to spotlight success stories throughout…
West Virginia University is improving the quality and diversity of its students, according to fall 2013 enrollment data. This year’s first-time freshmen have higher academic test scores and GPAs than in previous years with an average ACT of 23.6, SAT (critical reading and math) of 1,052 and GPA of 3.39. “I am very pleased with…