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Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that attorney Jason C. Pizatella has rejoined the law firm following several years in various positions for the West Virginia state government. “We are delighted to welcome Jason back to Spilman,” said Michael J. Basile, the firm’s Managing Member. “He is extremely bright, energetic and a proven leader. And…
The West Virginia Tourism Office, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Forestry, today announces the second fall foliage report and featured #AlmostHeaven fall road trip of the season. Together, these agencies are working to promote the best of fall in West Virginia, as well as extend the average length of stay among travelers…
By Joe Eddy and Rebecca McPhail The manufacturing industry helps drive West Virginia and its economy. Manufacturers employ 6.44 percent of the state’s workforce, and for every $1 spent in manufacturing, another $1.40 is added to the economy—the highest multiplier effect of any economic sector. Middle schoolers interested in learning more about West Virginia’s manufacturing…
Adult students now can take advantage of a flexible, family-friendly pathway toward a college degree, thanks to the West Virginia Remote Online Collaborative Knowledge System (WVROCKS). In 2016, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) chose to expand the WVROCKS online portal system, making it broader and more efficient. Since then, it has doubled the number of credit hours awarded to students. As…
It’s been 155 years since land-grant higher education was born in the throes of the Civil War, and while the institution is as strong as ever, education itself has changed, prompting West Virginia University to create the Center for the Future of Land-Grant Education. The Center, the nation’s first devoted to the study of land-grants,…
Concord University’s television workshop is changing its name from WMLT Mountain Lion Television to Mountain Lion News. Robert Hoffman, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts, states that this change is to ensure that the public is aware that programming content is exclusively produced by Concord University students. Robert Hoffman, William Bailey, Manager, Radio & TV Services…