WVU Charleston Division Names New Leader
John C. Linton, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serving as interim associate vice president for health sciences of West Virginia University, Charleston Division, and campus dean of the School of Medicine, has been appointed to both posts on a permanent basis. “Since early this year, Dr. Linton has been serving with great distinction in these interim positions,” […]
WVU Tech Announces Alumni of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
In an annual tradition of honoring distinguished alumni, West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has announced Dr. Aaron Morris and Sarah “Sally” Smith as 2014 Alumni of the Year, and will induct Doug Epling, Dameion Mills, Mike Morrison, Dr. Leonard C. Nelson and Ronnie Rice into the WVU Tech Athletic Hall of Fame. […]
Marshall Celebrates Food Day Oct. 23 with ‘100-Mile Meal’
Last year, more than 300 universities across the U.S. organized events to celebrate Food Day and this year, Marshall University is joining the movement. Food Day, a nationwide celebration of healthy and affordable foods, advocates for better food policies on a local, state and federal level. Christina Gayheart, president of Marshall’s Student Association of Nutrition […]
Ride the Halloween Train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Oct. 25
Tickets are still available for the annual Halloween Train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Oct. 25. The ride leaves the depot at 6 p.m. and travels to Whittaker Station for a rare night journey. Reservations are required to assure a seat for this popular excursion. Riders are encouraged to wear costumes for this family […]
WVSU Student Group Named Outstanding Chapter by American Chemical Society
The student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) at West Virginia State University (WVSU) is receiving its third consecutive Outstanding Chapter Award for its 2013-2014 activities. The group is also receiving Green Chemistry Chapter recognition for the fifth year in a row. Since forming in 2009, the group has won three outstanding ratings, two […]
Business Coach James Epling to Retire after 28 years with WV Small Business Development Center
James Epling has announced his retirement as a business coach with West Virginia Small Business Development (WVSBDC), a post he has held for the past 28 years. His retirement is effective Nov. 1. Epling served clients in the central and southern counties of West Virginia from his office in Summersville, Nicholas County. As a member […]
