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Jordan G. Sheppard, a third-year Marshall University School of Pharmacy student, along with school of pharmacy assistant professor Timothy E. Long, Ph.D., recently published research findings in the journal, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, from an initial study showing promise for a new tool in the fight against multidrug-resistant superbugs. Among the most dangerous superbugs…
The number of students entering a four-year college is on the rise in West Virginia, according to information reported during a meeting of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission earlier today. State officials said the number of freshmen on West Virginia’s public four-year college campuses increased by 3.7 percent from last year. “These increases…
The West Virginia Farmers Market Association (WVFMA) has hired a new executive director. This organization helps many markets across the state start, grow, and thrive. Since being founded in 2007, this association has helped over 80 markets across the state learn better business practices and community organization. The WVFMA has encouraged growth among members by…
West Virginia Small Business and Development Center Director Kristina Oliver today announced the appointment of five new members to the WVSBDC Advisory Board. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide counsel and guidance to the WVSBDC. The Board encompasses a diverse network of experienced business owners and key leaders from organizations representing small…
Margaret Emanuel Falletta, a provisionally licensed counselor, has been appointed director of counseling and wellness services at Davis & Elkins College. In this role, she provides individual and group counseling services to the college community as well as prevention and outreach programming that promotes mental wellness. Falletta brings a background in youth counseling in both…
Eric Young’s search for quality, budget-friendly beard products led to starting his own company in 2013. Young runs Mountaineer Brand Products with sister and business partner Meredith Young. The company soon outgrew the kitchen where the startup began and by 2014 had set up shop in a new building in Shepherdstown. The Mountaineer Brand line…