WVU researcher says black hole photo confirms long-held suspicions about gravity, light and galaxies

The first photo taken of a black hole underscores the astrophysics research happening at the Center for Gravitational Waves Cosmology at West Virginia University. Associate Professor Sarah Burke Spolaor is part of the WVU team that explores the origins of the universe and the fundamental processes involved in galaxy formation, stellar evolution and star formation through observations with telescopes across…

West Virginia Senior Sports Classic to Kick Off May 2 in Charleston, Presented by Humana

April 10, 2019 – The 26th annual West Virginia Senior Sports Classic (WVSSC), the multi-sport competition for seniors, will be held Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4, 2019, primarily in the Charleston area.  For the first time, leading health and well-being company Humana Inc.(NYSE:HUM) will be the games’ presenting sponsor. Several hundred athletes from West Virginia and…

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Entrepreneurship and Business Coaching Center, Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce partner to host workshop in Williamson

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Entrepreneurship and Business Coaching Center is partnering with the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce to host a workshop in Williamson. “Build Your Business Around What You Love” will be held Thursday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Williamson Health and Wellness Center’s 2nd floor conference…

The Health Plan Awarded Excellence in Construction by Project BEST

The Health Plan (THP), a West Virginia-based health maintenance organization headquartered in Wheeling, was recognized by Project BEST for excellence in construction of their new corporate headquarters in downtown Wheeling. The Excellence in Construction Project of the Year award is presented to the best construction project utilizing union labor designed and built in the tri-state…

Marshall’s WV-TIME 4K hires project and treatment coordinators through Department of Justice grant

Andrea Roy and Robin Looney have joined the WV-TIME 4-K (West Virginia – Trauma Informed Mindfulness Engagement for Kids) team at Marshall University.  WV-TIME 4K was funded through the Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime to provide resources for the youngest survivors of the opioid epidemic. Roy will serve as project coordinator for…