WVU Professor Works to Put a Face on Homelessness

What started as a project for his thesis has now become one West Virginia University professor’s mission to give a face to the issue of homelessness in Morgantown. After moving to the United States from Ghana, Kofi Opoku began volunteering with a local organization that helps feed the homeless and was intrigued. “There are many…

Shepherd to Host Delegation of International Education Advisors

Shepherd University will host a delegation of advisors from EducationUSA on Thursday, August 3. The 12 advisors will spend the day in the Eastern Panhandle learning more about Shepherd and the area before heading to Morgantown to visit West Virginia University.   “International students are a very important part of Shepherd’s academic and campus life…

Glenville State College Accounting Professor Named President of WVSCPA

Glenville State College Associate Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Business Cheryl F. McKinney has been elected President of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (WVSCPA) for the 2017-2018 year. McKinney was installed during the Society’s Annual Meeting, which was held at The Greenbrier on June 16. She becomes the…

Marshall University Sustainability Department Receives Resource Conservation and Development Grant

The Marshall University Sustainability Department received a check for $3,219 from the Greater Kanawha Resource Conservation and Development council June 14 to help with a water diversion project at the Marshall University Student Gardens. The funds helped construct a raised rain barrel deck and will also help with a permeable paver path. The raised rain…