Pierpont Community & Technical College and West Virginia Northern Community College to announce a partnership with Murray Energy Corporation

What: Pierpont Community & Technical College (PCTC) & West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will announce a new course offering and partnership with Murray Energy Corporation. Both colleges with be offering a brand new course in Mine Maintenance. Upon acceptance into the program, students can work part-time with Murray Energy with the possibility of full-time employment…

WVU Charleston Campus names new pediatrics chair

Raheel Khan, MD FAAP has been named chair of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Charleston Campus department of pediatrics.   Dr. Khan has been serving as interim chair of the department and assumed the chair role at the beginning of the month. In his role as chair, Dr. Khan will oversee pediatrics department faculty, as…

Canaan Valley Resort Says Take a Hike

Posted photos of abundant wildlife and breathtaking views are sure to make all social media followers envious during the guided hike series at Canaan Valley Resort in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. The guided hikes series is a compilation of preserved and maintained trails, protected natural spaces with inspiring and well-informed guides. “We have developed this…

Marshall University to offer seminar with continuing education credits for attorneys

Marshall University’s Lewis College of Business and Center for Continuing Education will offer a one-day continuing education seminar for legal professionals in the Tri-state area. The seminar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, on Marshall’s Huntington campus.  Six sessions will touch on topics including consumer collections, damages valuation, probate,…

Concord University Business Students Excel in Capstone Business Simulation

Every semester students from Concord University participate in a competitive on-line business simulation called Capstone, provided by Capsim. Capstone simulates the management decision processes in a true-to-life, competitive environment. Concord requires participation in the simulation as part of the business program capstone experience for students nearing graduation. The Capstone business simulation is utilized by leading…

WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors names Christopher Gilmer as new president

The Board of Governors for West Virginia University at Parkersburg met Monday, May 14 and voted to recommend Dr. Christopher Gilmer of Vicksburg, Mississippi as the college’s new president. The Board’s selection will require subsequent approval by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education at its June 5, meeting. Dr. Gilmer holds…