Anonymous donation allows Shepherd to get new 3D printer in FASTEnER Lab

Shepherd University’s Fine Art, Science, Technology, Engineering, Educational Resource Lab (FASTEnER Lab) has expanded its capabilities thanks to a new stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer that was purchased with a $5,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Kay Dartt, 3D fabrication manager, said the SLA printing process uses a laser to cure photo-sensitive polymers. “That laser allows…

West Virginia American Water Accepting Applications for 2019 Environmental Grant Program

West Virginia American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2019 Environmental Grant Program awards. The grant awards will be available to organizations in West Virginia American Water service areas across the state. Established in 2005, the West Virginia American Water Environmental Grant Program offers funds for innovative, community-based environmental…

Gen. Christopher Walker to receive 1st HHOMA Trailblazer Award

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs will present Brig. Gen. Christopher Walker with the first HHOMA Trailblazer Award on Saturday. This presentation will take place as part of a Black History Month lecture on Black History in the Military, delivered by Archives and History Commissioner Dr. Charles T. Ledbetter. The lecture will start at…

Small Business Administration Seeking Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Administration seeks 20 entrepreneurs throughout West Virginia to participate in a free executive-level business course starting in April. SBA’s Emerging Leaders program is a free executive-level business training program for established business owners poised for growth. Over the course of seven months at theUniversity of Charleston’s Innovation Center, each participating entrepreneur will…