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West Virginia State University Vice President for Research and Public Service Dr. Orlando F. McMeans is the Association of Research Directors (ARD) recipient of the 2017 Leadership Award from the Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy (ESCOP), a division of the national Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). ESCOP is the executive body…
Dr. Jason Best, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, has been named Shepherd University’s director of strategic research initiatives. In his new role, Best will work collaboratively with external and internal partners to further develop and enhance the university’s emerging research agenda across all disciplines. “I will serve as a liaison between the university and…
Nathaniel Collins, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, COHC, nurse practitioner at Cabell Huntington Hospital’s Family Medical Center in Kenova, WV, has been recognized with the Emerging Nurse Leader award by the West Virginia Future of Nursing Coalition. Collins was chosen by the coalition for his innovative approach to shaping policy and care processes that conserve human and…
The Marshall University Foundation Inc. has received a $20,000 gift from the BB&T West Virginia Foundation Inc. to support student scholarships. The check presentation ceremony took place July 19 at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Phyllis Arnold of the BB&T West Virginia Foundation presented the check to Dr. Ron Area, chief…
In many rural areas, treating chronic diseases related to diet and weight is challenging because of limited access to food and nutrition experts. A West Virginia University professor has found that using technology to connect those experts with middle-aged and older patients in those areas can improve nutritional health. Melissa Ventura Marra, assistant professor of…
Concord University President Kendra Boggess has been appointed President of the Board of Directors for the Mountain East Conference (MEC). Concord University is a charter member of the MEC, an NCAA Division II regional all-sports league. Dr. Boggess serves on the board in her capacity as president of a MEC member institution. “I am looking…