New President wants to Listen, Learn
West Liberty University’s new President Dr. Stephen Greiner took office this week and began his official duties as the leader of the oldest institution of higher learning in the Mountain State. “I’m pleased to begin my work and am most interested in listening and learning. I’ve been walking from building to building, stopping in offices […]
Metro Benefits, Inc. Announces Promotion at Ripley, WV Office
Metro Benefits, Inc., a retirement plan administration firm with offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Ripley, WV, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine A. Lestitian from Senior Analyst to Managing Consultant. Chris has been with Metro Benefits, Inc. since 2008 and has been providing excellent retirement plan administration services to many of our WV […]
Meet the New Year Outdoors at West Virginia’s State Parks and Forests
Chilly or warm, West Virginia’s state parks and forests are embracing First Day Hikes, a nationwide outdoor activity promoted by the America’s State Parks organization (www.naspd.org). “Park chiefs and directors across the United States are encouraging the use of state parks on the first day of the new year. Hiking is one of the top […]
SBA’s My Brother’s Keeper Video Series on Millennial Starts-ups Inspires Young Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative today unveiled the full line-up of the six successful millennial entrepreneurs featured in a new video series hosted by Mike Muse, the SBA MBK Millennial Entrepreneur Champion. The six-part video series, titled “Biz My Way,” encourages millennials to follow their passion in business and highlights millennial […]
Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Marshall University’s Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has continued Marshall University’s accredited status. The re-affirmation of Marshall’s accreditation follows submission of an extensive assurance argument and an October campus visit from peer reviewers. University officials were notified of the commission’s action yesterday. Marshall University Interim President Gary G. […]
State of LGBT Equality in Five West Virginia Cities Detailed in HRC’s New Municipal Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released its third annual report assessing LGBT equality in 408 cities across the nation, including five in West Virginia. The 2015 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), the only nationwide rating system of LGBT inclusion in municipal law and […]