West Virginia’s community and technical colleges create $1.2 billion economic impact and produce high-earning graduates, according to new study
The West Virginia Community and Technical College System (CTCS) today unveiled a new independent economic impact study that surveyed the value of the state’s public two-year higher education system. According to the study, conducted by Emsi, West Virginia’s community and technical colleges realize a $1.2 billion total economic impact in the state. The study also […]
Wu to Lead Bachelor’s Nursing Programs at D&E
Dr. Huixin Wu, an educator and registered nurse, has been appointed director of the bachelor’s nursing programs at Davis & Elkins College. In this capacity, she will help initiate the College’s new residential Bachelor of Science in nursing program and oversee the online RN to BSN degree completion program. In December, the West Virginia Board […]
New Crayfish Discovery Honors WLU Professor Loughman
West Liberty University now has a unique honor thanks to some of its students and alumni from the College of Sciences. The distinction is in the form of a crustacean, named after WLU professor Dr. Zachary Loughman. “It’s awesome that I have a crayfish named after me! It’s an all blue burrowing species that only […]
The Old Brick Playhouse Receives $1000 Match Donation
Allegheny Insurance Services announced today that The Old Brick Playhouse is the winner of their latest “Keep the Change” match donation program. The organization received $1,000 in a match donation from Allegheny Insurance for their fundraising efforts. The Old Brick Playhouse was able to receive this match donation after selling bottles of water Allegheny Insurance […]
Huntington National Bank establishes scholarship as part of the #MyHuntington Movement
Huntington National Bank has established the Huntington National Bank Scholarship for a full-time undergraduate, incoming freshman who is a resident of Cabell or Wayne counties in West Virginia. The scholarship is funded through Huntington National Bank as a part of the #MyHuntington movement. The recipient will be chosen in part as the result of an […]
West Virginia PEIA Selects UMR/UnitedHealthcare to Administer Health Care Benefits for State Employees
UnitedHealthcare will administer the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency’s (PEIA) health care benefits for the state’s covered employees and their families, effective July 1, 2019. UnitedHealthcare, through its UMR third-party administration business, will collaborate with PEIA and its staff to manage the state’s health care benefits program, providing clinical, claims and member-advocacy services, including […]
