West Virginia State University to Host West Virginia GEAR UP Day November 15
West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host nearly 500 high school seniors on Friday, November 15, for West Virginia GEAR UP Day. West Virginia GEAR UP is a federally funded program that helps students prepare to succeed in education and training beyond high school. “GEAR UP” stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate […]
West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner Announces Retirement
West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner announced his retirement today at a 10 a.m. press conference held in historic Shaw Hall. “Today I’m announcing my intention to retire from my position as president of West Liberty University effective June 30, 2020. It has been the greatest honor of my professional life to serve West Liberty […]
West Virginia State University Economic Development Center to Host Free Business Fundamentals Workshop November 20
The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC) will host a workshop on “Business Fundamentals” Wednesday, November 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The free event is being co-presented by the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. “This workshop will provide information and resources for entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting their […]
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Presents 2019 WV Ag Innovation Showcase
Giving middle and high school students the opportunity to explore agriculture innovations, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Robert C. Byrd Institute, WV Department of Education and WV Department of Agriculture will present the 2019 WV Ag Innovation Showcase on Thursday, November 21. “Agriculture is an important industry in Hardy County and throughout the […]
New program offers students hands-on training and work experience in the manufacturing industry
A new short-term program offered by West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Workforce and Economic Development Division is providing five students from Wood, Pleasants and Jackson counties with hands-on training and paid work experience in the manufacturing industry. The students in the first Basic Manufacturing Industry Preparedness program completed nine weeks of classroom learning and were […]
Mister Bee CEO Mary Anne Ketelsen Unveils New “Salute Our Veterans” Chip Bag Company Will Donate a Portion of Proceeds from Every Sale to USO
Mary Anne Ketelsen, majority owner and chief executive officer of Mister Bee Potato Chips, unveiled the design of a special new five-ounce potato chip bag saluting Veterans. Additionally, Ketelsen pledged to donate 10 percent of the purchase price of the designated “Salute Our Veterans” bags to United Service Organizations (USO) to assist Veterans and their […]