West Virginia State to Host Business, Economics and Government Summit March 26-28

The West Virginia State University (WVSU) College of Business and Social Sciences will host its annual Business, Economics and Government Summit March 26-28, 2018, at the University’s Erickson Alumni Center. The theme for the 2018 summit is “Energizing Economic Development,” and will feature 20 speakers representing a variety of different professional fields over the course […]

Shepherd to host West Virginia state folklorist March 28

Shepherd University’s Appalachian Studies Program will present an evening with West Virginia’s first state folklorist, Emily Hilliard, who will give a presentation on Patrick Ward Gainer and his book, “Folk Songs from the West Virginia Hills,” on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. […]

Four faculty and staff members to be honored for achievements in areas of social action

Four Marshall University faculty and staff members, Layton Cottrill, Cedric Gathings, Dr. Bobby Miller and Dr. Joseph Shapiro, will be among those honored for achievements in social action in West Virginia. The recognition will take place Saturday, March 24, at West Virginia State University in Institute. Cottrill serves as the university’s general counsel, Gathings is […]

Morgantown 12 year-old to Receive National Award

On March 27, 2018, Laura Gray of Morgantown will be recognized by Justice, the #1 destination for all things tween girls, during its first ever “Live Justice Awards,” a one-night event celebrating the unstoppable power of girls. The awards will honor six remarkable girls who are making a difference, inspiring others, and boldly pursuing their […]

WV SBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Wheeling, April 4

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a Business Fundamentals workshop 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, in Ohio County. The workshop will be held at the West Virginia Northern Community College B&O Building, Room 405, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling. Business Coach Donna Schramm will lead the session. To register, visit […]

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. […]