Marshall University named a research university by the Carnegie classification system
For the first time in its history, Marshall University has been selected as an “R-2” research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Marshall President Jerome A. Gilbert, in making the announcement, said the new designation, considered a significant milestone in the academic research world, is a tribute to the hard work […]
WVU College of Law named a top environmental law school for second year
The West Virginia University College of Lawhas been named a top environmental law school for a second year. In its current issue, preLaw Magazine gives WVU College of Law a grade of A for the range of its energy and environmental law classes and related opportunities. Just 14 law schools in the nation score higher. […]
WVNCC & the Wetzel County Chamber will host free classes on entrepreneurship and small business development
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and the Wetzel County Chamber will host a program on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development beginning March 12, 2019. Classes will be held at WVNCC’s New Martinsville Campus every Tuesday through May 21, from 6-9 p.m. Classes are free, but anyone interested in attending must register ahead of time […]
Mayor Elliott Presents President Stephen Greiner with Key to City as Topper Takeover is Announced
West Liberty University announced a “Topper Takeover” of the City of Wheeling today at an 11 a.m. media event. Topper Takeover includes events to coincide with the MEC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at WesBanco, March 6 – 10, presented by the Health Plan. Mayor Glenn Elliott was present to join the excitement and to […]
The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial holds free outreach event in Logan, WV
The Black Lung Center at Boone Memorial Hospital located in Madison, West Virginia held a free outreach event in Logan this past Friday, March 1st. The hospital opened its new Black Lung Center last February, 2018 and has since tested nearly 1,000 active or retired coal miners. “Our goal is simple…to help miners,” said Willie Carte, Director of Respiratory […]
MountainFest Announces Entertainment, Extends Early Bird Ticket Sales
Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is excited to announce the official entertainment lineup and extension of early bird ticket sales for the 15th Annual Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally. MountainFest is a three-day event–Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27–located at Mylan Park. This year, they are excited to host a variety […]
