Professor Writes Book about the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Women in Public Service

Women who work in public sector careers, or fields that provide basic government services such as law enforcement, transportation, housing, or healthcare may in fact not be finding “equal opportunity employment.” West Virginia University associate professor Leslie Tower has co-authored “Women and Public Service Barriers, Challenges and Opportunities” with Florida International University professor Mohamad Alkadry.…

@WVNaturalGas Twitter Account Reached 1,000-Follower Level

Malone Consulting Services was pleased to announce that one of its Twitter accounts, @WVNaturalGas,  has surpassed 1,000 followers.  The site was established two years ago to provide information and news about the state’s growing natural gas industry.  Since this time, the site has attracted an ever-growing number of followers…not only from the state and region…but…

WVU’s Mountainlair Ranked among Best in the Nation

West Virginia University is home to one of the best student unions in the nation, according to Best College Reviews. The Mountainlair, commonly referred to as the “Lair,” ranked No. 2 on the list, reflecting the investments colleges are making to recruit and retain students.  Best College Review ranked the top 25 colleges that have…

Berkeley Medical Center Achieves Highest CME Accreditation Status

University Healthcare Berkeley Medical Center has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians by the West Virginia State Medical Association and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Accreditation with Commendation is awarded to providers that demonstrate compliance in each of the ACCME’s…

WVU School of Journalism Receives Major Gift for New Media Innovation Lab

The West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism has received its first major gift toward its planned Media Innovation Center.  Alexis Costanzo Pugh (BSJ, 1973) and her husband James H. “Jim” Pugh Jr. have given $250,000 to support a new media innovation lab in Martin Hall.  The lab will serve as both a high-tech…

WVU Law Exhibit Honors Canine Mascot

Class photos from the past 135 years line the halls of the West Virginia University College of Law, showcasing a long and distinguished history of legal education. Within some of the oldest photos, there is one recurring character: Bob, identified as the “College of Law Mascot.” He was a medium-sized canine with floppy ears and black…