Shepherd seeks submissions by May 1 for next West Virginia Fiction Competition
The Shepherd University Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities is accepting submissions for the next West Virginia fiction Competition. All writers living in West Virginia or students going to school in the state, including high school students, are eligible to submit original, unpublished works of fiction by the May 1 deadline. Kentucky writer Crystal Wilkinson […]
GAME ON: Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia to Join in Girls Go CyberStart Competition
Governor Jim Justice today announced that West Virginia is participating in an innovative competition designed to encourage girls and women to explore careers in cybersecurity. “Cybersecurity is a growing and well-paying field,” said Gov. Justice. “The profession faces a shortage of qualified professionals, especially women. The Girls Go CyberStart program is a fun way our […]
Help and Hope: Connecting Communities and Professionals to Prevent Substance Use
By Nikki Tennis March 2019 will mark one year since the Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Prevention First Network and Community Access Incorporated launched Help and Hope WV and its companion site, Stigma Free WV. The Help and Hope WV initiative was created by […]
Marshall School of Journalism and Mass Communications invites Hall of Fame nominations
Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) is seeking nominations for its upcoming Hall of Fame class. “I’m impressed each year as I review the School Journalism and Mass Communications’ Hall of Fame nominations with the accomplishments of our graduates,” SOJMC Director Janet Dooley said. “I find I’m reading the […]
ZMM Architects and Engineers makes gift to Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering
ZMM Architects and Engineers recently made a $75,000 gift to support Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering’s (CITE) maintenance of their Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, ZMM is a fully integrated architecture and engineering firm that offers civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services. This […]
A United Front: Connecting for Recovery
By Crystal Welch, RN, MSN It’s no secret that the nation’s opioid crisis is taking a heavy toll on our society and impacting people from all walks of life. But while negative headlines permeate media coverage, dedicated individuals and agencies are quietly stepping up to turn the tide of the epidemic right here in West […]