Couple Establishes Endowment at Marshall University Foundation
Jason and Kimberly McClure, a couple who are both Marshall University alumni, have recently established a scholarship endowment at the Marshall University Foundation Inc. “My career has taken my wife and me away from West Virginia and Marshall,” said Jason McClure, who is the general manager of Cedar Point Park in Sandusky, Ohio. “We have […]
WVU Medicine Berkeley, Jefferson Medical Centers Celebrate National EMS Week
The American College of Emergency Physicians is celebrating the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 20 – 27 with events in communities across the nation organized around the theme, EMS STRONG “Always in Service”. WVU Medicine and HealthNet Aeromedical Services will honor local EMS providers in the Eastern Panhandle during this national celebration. Both Berkeley […]
Ed Riley Appointed General Manager at Stonewall Resort
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company which manages Stonewall Resort, has named Ed Riley general manager of the AAA-rated Four Diamond property. Greg Champion, president of BENCHMARK, said, “I am so pleased to welcome Ed to Stonewall Resort. A seasoned hotel and Benchmark executive, Ed’s keen insight into our company’s ‘Be The Difference’ service culture, and […]
University of Charleston President Dr. Edwin H. Welch Announces Retirement
After nearly three decades of leading the University of Charleston as its president, Dr. Edwin Welch has announced that he will retire, effective June 2018. “Dr. Janet Welch and I have decided to join the Class of 2018 and graduate from the University of Charleston at the end of the next academic year,” said Dr. Welch. “It has been a pleasure to watch […]
Highmark Foundation Honors 11 Nurses with Advancing Excellence in School Nursing Awards
Commemorating National School Nurse Day today, the Highmark Foundation announced 11 winners of its third annual Advancing Excellence in School Nursing Awards, created to honor and recognize the important role that school nurses play in keeping children healthy. Award winners each receive $1,500 to use for professional development or health-related programs at their respective schools. […]
Shepherd Nursing Student Spearheads Donation Drive for Shepherdstown Day Care
A group of Shepherd University nursing students and faculty recently took a large donation of toys and supplies to Shepherdstown Day Care. After doing clinical work at the day care, Heather Connors, a nursing major from Gerrardstown, wanted to do something for the kids there so she organized a donation drive. “I found out […]