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Teachers from across the country will converge at Shepherd University to explore Appalachian music, literature, theater, culture, and folk and musical arts during the fourth annual National Endowment for the Humanities summer institute, “Voices from the Misty Mountains and The Power of Storytelling,” July 8-28. Dr. Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt, director of Shepherd’s Center for Appalachian…
The law firm of Babst Calland today released its annual energy industry report: The 2018 Babst Calland Report – Appalachian Basin Oil & Gas Industry: Forging Ahead Despite Obstacles; Legal and Regulatory Perspective for Producers and Midstream Operators. This annual review of shale gas development activity in the Appalachian Basin acknowledges an ongoing rebound despite…
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) is launching a cybersecurity initiative to train small businesses to defend themselves against the growing risk of cyber threat. “Cyber intrusion is a big threat to all small businesses, from coffee shops to industrial manufacturers,” said WV SBDC Director Erika Bailey. “That is why WV SBDC…
The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is now accepting submissions for the 2018 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition until June 29, 2018, at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston. The exhibit will open August 23 at the Culture Center. Eligible artists may submit two pieces for the exhibit jurying in…
West Virginia University could be at the forefront of solving a $57 billion dollar pollution problem and finding new ways to transform forestry waste into a cash crop for the state and region. Kaushlendra Singh, associate professor of wood science and technology in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, is leading a…
A new limited-edition piece from Blenko Glass will be added to West Virginia University’s art collection. The company is continuing its tradition of providing WVU with the latest piece from the collection. The donation has become an annual occurrence on June 20 – the state’s birthday. Started by the company in 1980, the West Virginia…