More than 1,600 High School Students Expected to Take Part in SCORES Academic Festival Friday at MU
More than 1,600 high school students from West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky will visit Marshall University’s Huntington campus Friday, April 17, to participate in the 37th annual Search Committee on Recognizing Excellent Students (SCORES) Academic Festival. SCORES is an academic competition that allows high school students to compete in different areas of study at Marshall. […]
Yeager Program Honors Gillette for His Leadership
For Marshall alumnus and avid supporter Joe Gillette, success began in the form of a mop bucket and a recognized opportunity. Speaking Friday, April 10, at the third annual Yeager Leadership Institute, Gillette told the crowd of Yeager Scholars, board members and guests about his rise from a dishwasher to an executive. As a Marshall […]
WLU Celebrates Environmental Education with a Day of Demonstrations
West Liberty University is celebrating its third Annual WLU Environmental Education Day on Wednesday, April 22 with a special demonstration at 1 p.m. on the Hoge Quadrangle (the quad). Also planned is a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. display of helpful information and experts explaining the green opportunities that abound in the Ohio Valley. Sponsored […]
Teaming to Win Conference Celebrates Silver Anniversary
The first Teaming to Win Conference was held 25 years ago at the Ramada Inn in Morgantown, WV. Since that inaugural event, thousands have participated in Teaming to Win conferences and events over the years, helping small businesses throughout North Central West Virginia prosper and grow. To register for the 2015 Teaming to Win Conference, visit […]
Wi-Fi at Beech Fork State Park Increases Popularity as a Vacation Destination
Beech Fork State Park is now offering free Wi-Fi service to overnight guests at all six deluxe cabins and to campground guests at the park headquarters. Wi-Fi service is available at all six vacation cabins. “Wi-Fi is becoming an expected amenity for vacationers and we’re glad to be able to offer the service,” said Matt Yeager, […]
Marshall University Program Teaching Children with Special Needs Reaches out to the Community for Additional Funding
For the fifth consecutive year, Marshall University will host the Lose the Training Wheels program, which teaches children and adults with special needs how to independently ride two-wheel bicycles. The camp is offered through a partnership between the nonprofit charity iCanShine and Marshall University. However, without more help from the community, this life-changing program may […]
