Marshall University, West Virginia Psychological Association to offer training by national recovery expert

Marshall University and the West Virginia Psychological Association have teamed up to bring in a nationally renowned recovery specialist to offer a training session for those who provide services to individuals with a history of trauma and substance related disorders. This may include psychologists, counselors, addiction professionals, social workers, physicians, nurses and peer recovery specialists.…

The Thrasher Group Welcomes Air Quality Specialist to Environmental Division

The Thrasher Group, Inc. (Thrasher) is pleased to welcome Lori Steele, senior air quality specialist to the Bridgeport Office location. Lori brings 30 years of air quality analysis and permitting experience to the Thrasher team. This specialty expands Thrasher’s environmental service offerings to new and existing clients providing long term solutions for regulatory compliance and…

‘Smart Manufacturing’ focus of WVU study

A West Virginia University study has found that the Mountain State will see a brighter picture for its manufacturing industry in the near future, but that many manufacturers in West Virginia need to adapt to “Smart Manufacturing” to help make the industry more efficient and profitable. The study, titled “Overview of Smart Manufacturing in West…

Concord University’s Beckley campus partnering to host regional science fair, STEM Family Fun Day

The Erma Byrd Higher Education Center will host the yearly regional RESA Science Fair on April 7, 2018 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Coinciding with the fair, Concord University will team up with Bluefield State College and New River Community and Technical College to host a STEM Family Fun Day at the center located…

Empty Bowls fundraiser planned for April 13

Marshall University, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and volunteers, will participate in the 15th Annual Empty Bowls fundraising event from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5th Ave. Community members are invited to the church to purchase bowls created by Marshall University art students and other volunteer…

Shepherd to host events beginning March 23 to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Shepherd University and the United States Veterans Arts Program (USVAP) are working together to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a series of events that will include a concert of music composed by Vietnam veteran James Kimo Williams and played by pianist Leon Bates. The concert, “A Soldier’s Trilogy—In Four Parts,” will take place…