Gov. Justice signs executive order creating Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education, announces co-chairs and members
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has signed an executive order creating a Blue Ribbon Commission to review, study and assess the current state of four-year Higher Education institutions in West Virginia. “These colleges and universities are a lifeline for the students they serve and represent the future of West Virginia,” Gov. Justice said. […]
WLU Graphic Design Student Wins Logo Design Contest in Colorado
West Liberty, W.Va., June 29, 2018 — West Liberty University graphic design student Kelsey Hayden’s work is now part of a Colorado advertising campaign. The rising junior recently entered and won the 2018 Image Contest for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Like Wheeling’s Dragon Boat event, the festival is a chance to watch the excitement of […]
Leadership Harrison Applications Due July 31
Since 1996, Leadership Harrison has provided more than 300 local business people with an invaluable and dynamic leadership development program. Participants engage in face-to-face discussions with experts and key decision-makers in areas of vital concern to Harrison County. Each participant will gain the following: Enhanced personal leadership and professional development skills A lasting network of […]
WVSBDC Offers Free Business Workshops in July, August and September
West Virginia fundamental business fundamentals workshops are free this summer, thanks to the sponsorship program of the Regional Development Funding Corporation (RDFC). RDFC is sponsoring the WV SBDC online and in-person business fundamentals workshops throughout July, August and September. The sponsorship allows WV SBDC to offer the workshops without the standard $35 registration fee. To […]
WLU Dean Takes Part in International Conference that Looks at Western Civilization
West Liberty University Dean of the School of Professional Studies Dr. Thomas Michaud returned recently from an international conference that looked at the future of civilization. Michaud prepared two papers for presentation. The first focused on a trending topic in higher education, happiness. “Happiness Lost: The Ravages of Nihilism” was presented in Lublin, Poland to […]
Enhancing Collaborative Partnerships: Cooperation Leads to Improved Educational Opportunities in West Virginia Manufacturing
Understanding the need to continue to grow the workforce in West Virginia, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI), Marshall University and Pierpont Community & Technical College (CTC) have joined forces to offer a nationally recognized program in machinist technology and computer numerical control (CNC) machining that leads to careers that are in high demand both nationally and in West Virginia.
