Overcoming Hurdles for West Virginia Women
By Tessa Chafin Studies have shown that women are just as likely to win in elections as their male counterparts, women vote just as often as men, and, on top of this all, women make up more than 50 percent of the people in West Virginia. All of these are reasons why having only 18 […]
Regional Health Summit Features National Addiction Specialist
Cabell Huntington Hospital is sponsoring a Tri-State Regional Health Summit Workshop on Tuesday, August 22 from 9 a.m. – noon. The event will be held at the St. Mary’s Medical Center, Center for Education, 2855 Fifth Ave, Huntington, WV. Dr. Terry Horton, MD, FACP, FASAM will present Project Engage, an early intervention and referral to […]
Higher Education Policy Commission Recognizes Kanawha County High Schools for College-Going Efforts
State higher education officials are applauding the efforts of Kanawha County high schools for their part in a year-long “FAFSA Completion Challenge” campaign, a countywide effort to increase the number of 12th graders applying for college financial aid. During a training event for Kanawha County principals on Friday, representatives from the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) […]
Thomas to Serve on Board of Directors for Community Bankers of West Virginia
David M. Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Community Bankers of West Virginia, a trade association that represents and promotes community banking across the state. Thomas was named president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank on January 1, 2017, and has […]
West Virginia State University Names Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Following a national search, Dr. Yvette Underdue Murph has been named Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at West Virginia State University (WVSU). She will start her new role Sept. 5, 2017. At WVSU, Underdue Murph will lead the division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) and is responsible for the leadership […]