GAME ON: Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia to Join in Girls Go CyberStart Competition
Governor Jim Justice today announced that West Virginia is participating in an innovative competition designed to encourage girls and women to explore careers in cybersecurity. “Cybersecurity is a growing and well-paying field,” said Gov. Justice. “The profession faces a shortage of qualified professionals, especially women. The Girls Go CyberStart program is a fun way our […]
Marshall School of Journalism and Mass Communications invites Hall of Fame nominations
Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) is seeking nominations for its upcoming Hall of Fame class. “I’m impressed each year as I review the School Journalism and Mass Communications’ Hall of Fame nominations with the accomplishments of our graduates,” SOJMC Director Janet Dooley said. “I find I’m reading the […]
ZMM Architects and Engineers makes gift to Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering
ZMM Architects and Engineers recently made a $75,000 gift to support Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering’s (CITE) maintenance of their Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, ZMM is a fully integrated architecture and engineering firm that offers civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services. This […]
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center offers youth fitness program
The Wellness Center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center is offering a youth afterschool fitness program, FIT Kids. The program aims to empower kids ages 8 to 11 to embrace exercise while having fun and learning about healthy lifestyle habits. “The goal of Fit Kids is to help children get a head start on developing […]
WVU professor helps military families ‘navigate life outside the gate’
With 1.3 million active duty military personnel nationwide, coordinating and finding accessible healthcare and social services for their 1.7 million family members is a major challenge. Christopher Plein, the Eberly Family Professor for Outstanding Service at West Virginia University, is working to address these challenges and needs through the Military Families Learning Network. “The military […]
WV Secretary of State’s Office Launches New Online “Business Startup Wizard”
Continuing the state’s effort to enhance an entrepreneur’s ability to open a new business in West Virginia, Secretary of State Mac Warner is announcing the availability of an additional online service to assist them. The new online “Business Startup Wizard” is a tool to assist those wanting to open a new business on selecting the […]