West Virginia State University Archeological Field School Provides Glimpse into Life at the Kanawha Salines at Malden
A summer archeological field school will offer students at West Virginia State University (WVSU) the opportunity to uncover more of the history surrounding the Hale House and the early salt industry at Malden. History 399: Historical Archaeology will focus on the grounds of the Hale House, former home of one of the Kanawha Valley’s early […]
West Virginia Higher Education Community Convenes to Focus on First-Generation Student Success
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) and Council for Community and Technical College recently hosted the West Virginia First-Generation Student Success Conference at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, drawing representatives from colleges across the state. This event focused on advancing the academic success of first-generation college students. Participants focused on addressing first-generation students’ […]
Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Now Accepting Applications
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is accepting applications for the Mental Health Loan Repayment Program, which provides loan repayment for licensed mental health professionals practicing in underserved communities in West Virginia. “Mental health providers across our state provide a truly invaluable service to West Virginians living in underserved areas,” says Dr. Sarah Armstrong […]
Pierpont Culinary Instructors Earn Prestigious Professional Certification
Two of Pierpont Community & Technical College’s culinary instructors, Sara Feltz and Anthony Anobile, have passed their Certified Executive Chef (CEC) exams to earn certification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF). To become a CEC, individuals must have at least five years of experience as a chef de cuisine, executive sous chef or chef in […]
City National Bank Honored by J.D. Power with Customer Satisfaction Award
City National Bank was ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction for consumer banking in the north central region in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, claiming the top honor in its region for the fifth time in seven years. City scored higher than all other banks in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana […]
BCHA Breaks Ground on New Space for Expanded Behavioral Health Services
Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) broke ground on April 16, 2024, to start construction on a new space for its expanded behavioral health services department in Belington, WV. Eric Ruf, CEO of BCHA, says the expansion project is in response to the organization’s recognition of the importance of supporting and providing convenient access to behavioral […]
