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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…