Original Hospital Employee Donates to new Boone Memorial Hospital Facility
Former Boone Memorial Hospital employee Betsy White has donated $25,000 to the new Boone Memorial Hospital facility with a room in the radiology department to be named in honor of her family, particularly her late husband Doug and her late daughter Tira. Prior to BMH opening its doors in1964, there was a tremendous amount of […]
TED Schroeder Takes the Helm of Littler’s Pittsburgh and Morgantown Offices
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has designated Theodore (Ted) A. Schroeder as office managing shareholder of the Pittsburgh and Morgantown, West Virginia, offices, effective January 1, 2017. He succeeds John M. Cerilli, who held the position for 10 years and will maintain his active labor practice and firm leadership […]
Higher Ed Report Card Shows State Colleges Retaining, Graduating More Students
West Virginia’s state colleges and universities are retaining more students and have generated record numbers of graduates in recent years, thanks to statewide efforts to improve student success. However, continued positive results could be hindered by budget challenges and increased tuition costs, state higher education officials told members of Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability […]
The Foundation for the Thomas Health System Announces New Board Members and Officers
The Foundation for the Thomas Health System, providing support for Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis hospitals, welcomes the following new Board Members and Officers for 2017. Newly appointed members include Kay Summers of Clendenin, Tim Wilcox of Charleston, John Brown, Jr., of Charleston and Eddie Bucklen of South Charleston. The new members are joined by […]
Women’s Giving Circle Awards Grant to Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia
The Women’s Giving Circle of North Central West Virginia recently awarded a $2500 grant to Girls on the Run (GOTR) of North Central West Virginia, a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Program participants develop their confidence, learn about building healthy relationships and participate in a community service […]
Energy Researcher Makes Technology Dream a Reality
recognized with a prestigious AECOM Excellence Award for his work to improve the environmental and commercial benefits of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). SOFCs are an exceptionally clean energy technology that can run on hydrogen produced from coal-derived synthesis gas or shale gas. When incorporated into advanced power systems, SOFCs can enable electricity production from […]
