West Virginia State University Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Series of Events
West Virginia State University (WVSU) is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding with a series of events beginning this month and continuing throughout the year. Authorized by the U.S. Congress as a land-grant institution under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, the West Virginia Legislature established the West Virginia Colored Institute, now WVSU, on […]
Marshall’s Department of Mathematics Awarded $170K Grant from National Security Agency
A group of faculty within Marshall University’s Department of Mathematics has been awarded a $170,000 grant from the National Security Agency (NSA). The grant will be used to fund undergraduate research and develop a scientific workforce in Appalachia, according to Dr. Elizabeth Niese, principal investigator for the project. “One of the things in math research […]
North Central West Virginia Offers Two Small Business Training Opportunities Thursday, February 18
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office participates in two small business training opportunities in North Central West Virginia Thursday, February 18, 2016. Bridgeport – Show Me the Money! There are options when it comes to funding your new or growing small business. Aspiring entrepreneurs looking for sources of financing can join the […]
Marshall to Host Society of Composers Regional Conference Feb. 25-27
The Society of Composers Inc. Region III Conference will offer the public 10 concerts of new music by internationally recognized composers on Marshall University’s Huntington campus Thursday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, Feb. 27. The conference focuses on music that builds on the traditions of orchestral and chamber music performance and will offer a host of […]
Concord University’s Black Student Union Celebrating Black History Month
The Black Student Union at Concord University it their mission this February to educate the community about Black History Month. The week of Feb. 8 – 12, the Black Student Union will be running the annual Crush Sale. Feb. 10 they will also be showing “Fruitvale Station” with a discussion to follow. The Crush Sale […]
Wilson Family Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Medical Students
David and Patricia Wilson and their daughter, Laura Wilson, who are all alumni of Marshall University, have established an endowed scholarship for medical students with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Although David, an engineer, and Patricia, a practicing dermatologist, now reside in Alabama and Laura is completing her residency in Atlanta, […]
