West Virginia State University Launches New Tuition Loyalty Program
West Virginia State University (WVSU) has launched a new loyalty program designed to freeze tuition rates of high school students who participate in the University’s early enrollment, or collaborative programs. Beginning with the fall 2018 cohort, The WVSU Loyalty Program “My State, My Rate” will freeze tuition rates for students completing at least six credit […]
West Virginia Tourism Office Seeks Nominations for 2017 Stars of the Industry Awards
The West Virginia Tourism Office today opened nominations for the 2017 Stars of the Industry Awards. Recipients will be recognized at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, October 29-31 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in New Cumberland, WV. “The Stars of the Industry Awards are a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work of our […]
Shepherd Hosting Looking at Appalachia Photo Exhibit
A snapshot of modern Appalachia is on display at Shepherd University’s Scarborough Library, where more than 75 photos from Roger May’s crowdsourced project “Looking at Appalachia” are on exhibit through September 30. May will present a special lecture about the exhibit on Friday, September 29, at 5 p.m. as part of Shepherd’s Appalachian Heritage Festival […]
West Virginia Small Business Coach Receives National Award
Marsa Myers, business coach with West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), received official recognition as West Virginia’s 2017 State Star during the America’s Small Business Development Center national conference Tuesday, September 5, in Nashville, Tennessee. The award honors outstanding SBDC members throughout the country. To be nominated, State Stars must demonstrate exemplary performance, […]
Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher Celebrates West Virginia’s Downstream Natural Gas Additions to State Economy
West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher, today recognized the importance of developing downstream uses of natural gas including the proposed power plants in Harrison and Brooke counties and the ethane crackers being considered on West Virginia’s borders. “Today we celebrate companies like Energy Solutions Consortium that have invested in West Virginia, proving that […]
Weekend Film Fest Gives West Virginia Students Big Screen Experience
Plans are underway for the annual West Liberty University 48-Hour Film Festival presented by The Highlands to be held Sept. 15 – 17 and ending with a screening and awards ceremony at Marquee Cinemas, located at the Highlands Shopping Complex. All currently enrolled students from West Liberty University are eligible to participate, along with students […]