Making Fall Memories in the Mountain State
By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Greeting us with brilliant red, yellow and orange foliage, a breath of crisp cool air and the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, the autumn season calls us to linger outside a little longer and enjoy the natural beauty of the Mountain State. Whether you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail, enjoying the […]
2014 Philanthropy WV Annual Conference Brings National Leaders to Glade Springs
With more than $50 million annually invested in West Virginia by private, family, corporate and community foundations and corporate giving programs, the philanthropic community is a huge investor in Game Changing solutions and programs to transform WV’s present and future development. “Coming together as the Mountain State’s foundation and corporate giving community is not just […]
WVU Charleston Division Names New Leader
John C. Linton, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serving as interim associate vice president for health sciences of West Virginia University, Charleston Division, and campus dean of the School of Medicine, has been appointed to both posts on a permanent basis. “Since early this year, Dr. Linton has been serving with great distinction in these interim positions,” […]
WVU Tech Announces Alumni of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
In an annual tradition of honoring distinguished alumni, West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has announced Dr. Aaron Morris and Sarah “Sally” Smith as 2014 Alumni of the Year, and will induct Doug Epling, Dameion Mills, Mike Morrison, Dr. Leonard C. Nelson and Ronnie Rice into the WVU Tech Athletic Hall of Fame. […]
Marshall Celebrates Food Day Oct. 23 with ‘100-Mile Meal’
Last year, more than 300 universities across the U.S. organized events to celebrate Food Day and this year, Marshall University is joining the movement. Food Day, a nationwide celebration of healthy and affordable foods, advocates for better food policies on a local, state and federal level. Christina Gayheart, president of Marshall’s Student Association of Nutrition […]
Ride the Halloween Train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Oct. 25
Tickets are still available for the annual Halloween Train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Oct. 25. The ride leaves the depot at 6 p.m. and travels to Whittaker Station for a rare night journey. Reservations are required to assure a seat for this popular excursion. Riders are encouraged to wear costumes for this family […]
