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Marshall University Part of $2.5 million Initiative to Increase Diversity in High-Tech Fields

Marshall University is part of a nine-university initiative to increase the number of underrepresented minority students studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). A five-year, $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant will fund the Kentucky-West Virginia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. The partnership of higher education institutions is being led […]

Roth Memorial 5K Marks 24th Year at Concord University

The 24th annual David S. Roth Memorial 5K will take place at Concord University Tuesday, May 6. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. in the Carter Center Lobby. The race will begin at 6:15 p.m. The race is scheduled during the last week of classes to provide an enjoyable study-break activity and a healthy stress […]

WVU Tech Survey, Steel Bridge Teams Place at ASCE Virginias Conference

Earlier this month, WVU Tech students made the trip to Charlottesville, VA to compete at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2014 Virginias Student Conference. The WVU Tech steel bridge team finished third overall and placed first in the lightness category. The 6-member team constructed their bridge in 22 minutes and 48 seconds and […]

Marshall School of Nursing to Hold 2nd Annual Evidence-Based Nursing Conference

Marshall University faculty and students from the School of Nursing will present research at the 2nd annual Evidence-Based Nursing Conference at Cabell Huntington Hospital from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 25. Dr. Denise Landry, chair of the Marshall School of Nursing, said there was a need within the academic community to have students […]

Marshall College of Health Professions to Host First Research and Practice Day April 25

The Marshall University College of Health Professions will hold its first Research and Practice Day from 1 to 4 p.m. p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Drinko Library on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Dr. William Pewen, associate dean of research for the college and organizer of the event, said Research and Practice Day will showcase oral […]

European Union Ambassador Visits Charleston

The Charleston Area Alliance was pleased to host the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States of America, João Vale de Almeida on Wednesday. The Ambassador discussed several areas of mutual interest with Alliance President/CEO Matthew Ballard and the Alliance team including: • International Partnerships • Foreign Direct Investment • Import and Export […]