Marshall University Researchers Receive U.S. Patent to Treat Major Health Issue
Researchers at Marshall University have developed a method for treating sepsis, one of the world’s major health problems, and other inflammatory disorders using cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs.) The researchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for the method and associated applications, which are now available for licensing through the Marshall University Technology Transfer Office. […]
West Virginia State University Creators Program Workshop Explores the Business of Film
West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Creators Program series continues this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, with a free “Business of Film” workshop at the WVSU Economic Development Center (EDC) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature West Virginia Film Office Director Pam Haynes and staff and will provide an overview of the role […]
Health Career Scholarships Applications Now Available
WVU Medicine recently announced the availability of several medical scholarships. Applications for the 2017 Judge Gray Silver, Jr. Health Professions Scholarship Program are now available according to WVU Medicine University Healthcare Foundation officials. The Judge Gray Silver, Jr. Health Professions Scholarship Program was established by the University Healthcare Foundation in 2001 to offer financial assistance […]
Highmark Foundation Accepting Applications for Creating a Healthy School Environment Grant and Awards Program
The Highmark Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Creating a Healthy School Environment Grant and Awards Program, which will make available a total of $425,000 for schools grades K-12 in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The goal of the program is to create healthier school environments that experience positive, sustainable and lasting change through […]
Tamarack Foundation For the Arts Names New Director
Tamarack Foundation for the Arts is proud to announce the hire of new Executive Director Renee Margocee. For the past 14 years, the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts has worked to build the creative economy of West Virginia by giving all visual, design and media artists the support they need to succeed. After dedicating her […]
Stonewall Resort to Host 14th Annual Culinary Classic
Featuring chefs from Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia, Stonewall Resort’s 14th Annual Culinary Classic, recognized as one of the most popular and longest running culinary events in the state, will be held March 3-5, 2017. Steve Ludwig, director of sales and marketing at Stonewall Resort, said, “The Culinary Classic will indulge guests in a weekend-long […]