Mississippi State provost named Marshall University president

The Marshall University Board of Governors today named Mississippi State University Provost Jerome A. “Jerry” Gilbert the 37th president of Marshall University. Gilbert will assume the presidency in January. Earlier this month, the Presidential Search Committee announced Gilbert as one of three finalists for the position following a national search. All three candidates participated in…

South Charleston Chamber of Commerce Announces Wellness Lunch & Learn

The South Charleston Chamber of Commerce’s Wellness Committee is sponsoring a Wellness Lunch & Learn, to be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.  “Your Life, Your Journey, Your Attitude”   a presentation by Jim Strawn, Marketing Director for Highland Hospital and co-author of the Sad, Mad Glad book series, will be held at the new Advanced…

West Virginia State University, FOOTMAD to Present Andean Music Group Nov. 14

  West Virginia State University (WVSU) and the Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) will present an appearance by Andes Manta, a group specializing in the music of the Andes Mountains, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater in downtown Charleston. General admission tickets are $20 at…