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Shepherd University received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to operate an Upward Bound program over the next five years in Berkeley County’s four high schools. The grant will provide $257,500 a year so Shepherd can provide academic and college preparation support to economically disadvantaged high school students whose parents did…
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that the firm recently received Legal Aid of West Virginia’s 2017 Law Firm Pro Bono Award. Spilman was recognized for its significant pro bono service to clients of Legal Aid in 2016. “We are honored to receive this award from Legal Aid,” said Michael J. Basile, Spilman’s Managing…
American Plasma Energy Group (APEG) announced today it has officially seated the Advisory Board (see full list below) that will help APEG senior management bring the Plasma Igniter or Coaxial Cavity Resonator Ignition System (CCRIS) to mass adoption in the United States automobile and light-truck aftermarket, natural gas power generation sector, fleet vehicles, and all…
The West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP) Board of Governors has generously started a scholarship fund to honor long time WVUP family member Violet Mosser. The Violet Mosser Scholarship Fund, established at the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation, will provide more opportunities to deserving individuals in the Mid-Ohio Valley who hope to further their education. Ms.…
West Liberty University students named Courtney Huffman Professor of the Year for 2017 recently. “As an educator, one of my goals is to have an impact on my students’ lives so it is very humbling and a true honor to receive this award,” she said. The awards ceremony took place during the annual Spring Honors…
Camp River Runners Summer Youth Run Camps are back, bigger, and better for 2017. New is our overnight High School Camp July 16-19. We continue our Middle School Day Camp July 10-13 and High School Day Camp July 13-15. The camps focus on the joy and play of running, skill development, building endurance safely, drills…