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Philanthropy West Virginia’s Cross-Sector Collaboration on Education Receives National Investment

Business NewsBy cyndee July 20, 2020 Leave a comment

At today’s West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) meeting, Philanthropy West Virginia, the Commission, and Community and Technical College System (CTCS) announced that Ascendium Education Group – one of the most active postsecondary education philanthropies in the country – has awarded $750,000 to support student success and accelerate degree completion through the Philanthropy WV…

Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference This Fall

Business NewsBy cyndee July 20, 2020 Leave a comment

The Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development are teaming up once again to host the Third AnnualSmall Communities, BIG Solutions Conference, starting November 16 to November 20. This year’s conference will be held virtually. This event allows professionals, community leaders, and experts to share their…

West Virginia Executive Welcomes New Production Manager

Business NewsBy cyndee July 15, 2020 Leave a comment

West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine is excited to welcome Amanda Larch as its new production manager. A Hurricane, WV, native and recent Marshall University graduate, Larch holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism with minors in English and women’s studies. She previously served as the executive editor for Marshall’s student newspaper, The Parthenon. In her…

Active Southern West Virginia Offers Free Volunteer Training To Community Members To Lead Physical Activity Programs

Business NewsBy cyndee July 14, 2020 Leave a comment

Active Southern West Virginia is seeking local volunteers to be trained as Community Captains, champions of their communities who want to lead others to healthier and active lifestyles. They remove barriers preventing people in our community from being active by providing free weekly and monthly physical activity programs and have fun along the way. Activities…

Bridge Day Commission announces cancellation of Bridge Day 2020

Business NewsBy cyndee July 8, 2020 Leave a comment

The Bridge Day Commission has made the decision to cancel Bridge Day, which was scheduled for October 17, 2020, due to uncertainty around the safety of mass gatherings. “We know that this is an enormous disappointment, but this is not a decision that has been taken lightly. This is one of the few times in…

Concord University Adding New Health Sciences Major

Business NewsBy cyndee July 8, 2020 Leave a comment

Concord University is introducing a Health Sciences major for the Fall 2020 semester. With this new academic program, students can earn a bachelor’s degree that puts them on track for a career in allied health related fields and admission to graduate programs. “The program was conceptualized as an avenue for Concord University to continue to…