Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Raises $7,000 for Elementary School
West Liberty University’s largest Greek organization, Phi Delta Theta, successfully raised $7,000 to assist nearby West Liberty Elementary School in its efforts to remodel and resurface the existing playground by hosting a Night at the Races. “The event went very well and the cooperation of the community was amazing. Many of those who won money, […]
Tamarack’s Emerging Artist Mark End of Yearlong Fellowship with Art Exhibit
Tamarack Foundation for the Arts’ Emerging Artists – Rosalie Haizlett and Hannah Lenhart – are celebrating the completion of their one-year artist fellowship with an exhibition at Taylor Books’ Annex Gallery located on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston. The exhibition will open with a reception on Feb. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m. […]
Governor Justice Presents Community Development Block Grants for 2017 Projects
Governor Jim Justice released more than $12 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds dedicated to infrastructure projects throughout the state. Gov. Justice also announced that for the first time ever, CDBG funds are being dedicated to broadband planning and infrastructure projects. Gov. Justice said, “My administration is dedicated to improving the quality of […]
Best-Selling Author Jeannette Walls is Guest for Hughes Lecture
Best-selling author Jeannette Walls, who wrote the memoir, “The Glass Castle,” will be the guest lecturer at West Liberty University’s Hughes Lecture on Thursday, March 22. Free and open to the public, the lecture will take place at 7 p.m. in College Hall and will be followed by a book signing and reception in Boyle Conference Center. […]
Marshall to Host 2018 Governor’s Honors Academy
For the first time in 15 years, the Governor’s Honors Academy is returning to Huntington. Made up of 170 outstanding West Virginia high school scholars who will be seniors in the fall, the three-week academy will be at Marshall July 1– 21. The 2018 GHA program at Marshall will concentrate on “Your Digital World.” Instructors […]
West Virginia University Awarded Prestigious Heiskell Award for International Partnerships
West Virginia University has been selected as the recipient of the Heiskell Award for innovation in international partnerships with its strategic partner in the Middle East, the Royal University for Women in Bahrain. Awarded by the Institute of International Education, the distinguished award is given to institutions that demonstrate excellence in international education. As a […]