WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Putnam County

A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Putnam County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop…

Forensic Science Graduate Program and Student Organization to Host Crime Scene Investigation Workshop for Students from two Ohio Schools

Marshall University forensic science graduate students and faculty will present a crime scene investigation workshop for high school students from Meigs High School in Pomeroy, Ohio and Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande, Ohio, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at the crime scene house. About 30 high school science students…

University Major Donor Receives National Philanthropy Day Award

Gary E. West is a name that is known to just about everyone in his hometown of Wheeling, W.Va. A 1958 graduate of West Liberty University, West is a generous leader and an alumnus that has endowed the Hilltop campus with many gifts, most recently the West Family Stadium. He also is a lifelong supporter…

Marshall Recreation Center and First-Year Residence Halls Partner Again to Bring Holiday Joy to Tri-State

The Marshall Recreation Center and the Marshall University First-Year Residence halls are partnering this holiday season to help local agencies and children in the Huntington community. Rec the Halls with Holiday Hopes can be compared to an “Angel Tree.” Wish lists will be collected from local agencies such as Golden Girls, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of…

WLU College of Business Student Advances in Business Plan Competition

West Liberty University Gary E. West College of Business student Brendan Kacor has qualified for the semifinals in the West Virginia Collegiate Business Plan Competition to be held Nov. 21 at Shepherd University. Kacor’s business plan is to create and fund a new concert venue, “The Raven Live.” It would be located in West Virginia,…

Concord University Waiving Undergraduate Application Fees During Week of Thanksgiving

In recognition of President Obama’s recent proclamation declaring November 2014 as National College Application Month, Concord University’s Office of Admissions will be waiving all undergraduate application fees the week of Nov. 22-30, 2014. During National College Application Month, students across the United States are being encouraged to plan for their futures by applying to college. …