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Spilman Adds Four Lawyers in Charleston

Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that four attorneys have joined the law firm’s Charleston office. Mikail O. Clark’s primary area of practice is corporate law. He earned his undergraduate and master degrees from Liberty University and his law degree from Washington and Lee University. Chelsea E. Richmond focuses her practice on labor and employment […]

West Virginia University to Host North American Power Symposium

Representatives from more than 15 countries will head to West Virginia University Sept. 17-19 for the 49th annual North American Power Symposium at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. NAPS provides an international forum for participants from academia and industry to present their research and development in power and energy with special attention to the […]

Higher Education Policy Commission and Kanawha County Schools Awarded $50,000 for FAFSA Completion Efforts

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) announced today that the agency has been awarded $50,000 from the National College Access Network (NCAN), a nonprofit organization focusing on ensuring equal access to higher education. Last year, HEPC secured a $55,000 grant from NCAN to fund a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Challenge” campaign in […]

Taking a Stand: Glenville State College Lowers Costs for Students

By Dr. Tracy Pellett In the wake of significant budget cuts to higher education in West Virginia, Glenville State College (GSC) has taken a bold stance: no increased tuition for the 2017-18 academic year. The nearly 150-year-old institution even went a step further, cutting the tuition amount—symbolically—by $1 and reducing the cost of meal plans […]

Sopher Named Interim Director of Alumni and Donor Relations at Concord University

Max Sopher has been named the Interim Director of Alumni and Donor Relations in the Concord University Office of Advancement. In the position he will be responsible for planning and executing the campaign for annual gift support from all of the University’s constituents, including alumni. Also included among his duties is organizing special alumni activities […]

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Wheeling

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a Business Fundamentals workshop 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Ohio County. The workshop will be held at the West Virginia Northern Community College B&O Building, Room 405, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling. Business Coach Donna Schramm will lead the session. To register, visit […]