Meet the New Year Outdoors at West Virginia’s State Parks and Forests
Chilly or warm, West Virginia’s state parks and forests are embracing First Day Hikes, a nationwide outdoor activity promoted by the America’s State Parks organization (www.naspd.org). “Park chiefs and directors across the United States are encouraging the use of state parks on the first day of the new year. Hiking is one of the top […]
SBA’s My Brother’s Keeper Video Series on Millennial Starts-ups Inspires Young Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative today unveiled the full line-up of the six successful millennial entrepreneurs featured in a new video series hosted by Mike Muse, the SBA MBK Millennial Entrepreneur Champion. The six-part video series, titled “Biz My Way,” encourages millennials to follow their passion in business and highlights millennial […]
Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Marshall University’s Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has continued Marshall University’s accredited status. The re-affirmation of Marshall’s accreditation follows submission of an extensive assurance argument and an October campus visit from peer reviewers. University officials were notified of the commission’s action yesterday. Marshall University Interim President Gary G. […]
Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Technical Leader Showcases Success of Novel Project for Technical Review of Sexual Assault Cases at National DNA Technical Conference
Jason Chute, Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA technical leader, presented information about the successful pilot project to review and expedite sexual assault kit cases for the Michigan State Police (MSP) at the Bode Mid-Atlantic: DNA and Investigators Conference in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, last month. Individuals from crime laboratories and law enforcement, as […]
State of LGBT Equality in Five West Virginia Cities Detailed in HRC’s New Municipal Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released its third annual report assessing LGBT equality in 408 cities across the nation, including five in West Virginia. The 2015 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), the only nationwide rating system of LGBT inclusion in municipal law and […]
Now is the Time for Businesses to Plan How to Cope with Severe Winter Weather
The most effective way to weather winter woes is to be prepared in advance. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) reminds business owners that preparation before a potential disaster is an effective first step toward recovery afterward. Lack of a disaster plan puts the business and the livelihood of its employees at risk. […]