Generation West Virginia to Announce Official Launch of Impact Fellowship Year Two
Generation West Virginia (Generation WV) – the statewide organization dedicated to attracting and retaining young talent in the Mountain State – is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Marshall University in Huntington to announce the launch of year two of the Impact Fellowship Program. The press conference will mark the official opening […]
Veteran Pharmacy Educator Named Dean of Marshall University School of Pharmacy
Gayle A. Brazeau, Ph.D., a longtime pharmacy educator and former dean at the University of New England (UNE) College of Pharmacy in Portland, Maine, has been named dean of the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, effective May 12. Brazeau becomes the school’s second dean following inaugural dean Kevin Yingling, R.Ph., M.D., who stepped down from […]
WVU Student Discovers Potential Target for Cocaine and Amphetamine Addiction Therapeutics
Between 2010 and 2015, the combined overdose deaths from cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential—a drug category that includes methamphetamine, Adderall and Ritalin—equaled the number of overdose deaths from heroin. West Virginia University doctoral candidate Joshua Gross is investigating how a particular protein influences the brain’s response to such drugs. Gross is conducting his research […]
Mon Health Medical Center to Hold 35th Annual HealthFair
Mon Health Medical Center will hold its 2018 HealthFair Friday, Feb. 23, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Morgantown Mall. HealthFair offers free and low-cost screenings, health information special events and demonstrations from more than 40 local medical organizations. This year Mon Health Medical Center […]
Job Creation and Continued Economic Growth Remain Top Priorities for the West Virginia Small Business Development Center
In a recent release of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center’s (WV SBDC) “Small Business Snapshot”, a semi-annual overview of statistics, percentages and success stories, the organization touted continued job creation and economic growth in the Mountain State. “Over the last 5 years, our 17 business coaches in all 55 counties have assisted with […]
First United Welcomes Katherine Getty as Director of Business Relationships
Carissa L. Rodeheaver, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at First United, is pleased to announce the addition of Katherine W. Getty, as Director of Business Relationships. Â Ms. Getty will be working closely with business clients to provide financial services and expertise within Allegany County and Garrett County, Maryland and surrounding markets. […]
