Marshall School of Pharmacy Receives Grant Money from Walgreens for Diversity Initiatives

TheMarshall University School of Pharmacy has received a $10,000 grant from Walgreens to support diversity outreach and inclusion initiatives. The grant, to be disseminated as scholarships and funding for pipeline programs and other cultural initiatives, is part of Walgreens’ national effort to support increasing diversity among professional student programs. Receiving Walgreens scholarships this academic year…

West Liberty University Students Selected for Prestigious Judith A. Herndon Legislative Fellowship Program

West Liberty University students Kristy Park and Arin Craft have been awarded the Judith A. Herndon Fellowship of the West Virginia Legislature for the 2015 session. Only 10 students state-wide receive the fellowships that offer the chance to work with elected officials during the upcoming legislative session. “I am very pleased that the West Virginia Legislative…

SBA, Minority Business RoundTable Renew Partnership to Expand Outreach to Minority Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it renewed its partnership agreement with the Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT) to continue joint outreach efforts to minority entrepreneurs. The strategic alliance is part of SBA’s ongoing effort to support small business development initiatives in underserved communities. The agreement allows the organizations to share resources and…

Tomblin to Present Check to Hunters Helping the Hungry

Governor Tomblin will present a check for Hunters Helping the Hungry at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway, WV. Governor’s One Shot Committee members and Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro will present the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Hunters Helping the Hungry program with a check…

Capital Classic to be Preceded by Fan Celebration in South Hall

The Capital Classic, the annual basketball clash between the Marshall University and West Virginia University men’s teams, will once again be preceded by a Fan Celebration Pregame Reception for Thundering Herd fans in the South Hall of the Charleston Civic Center. The game, to be played Sunday, Dec. 14, tips off at 4:30 p.m. in…

SBA Small Business Week Nominations Due in One Month

The West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for the 2015 Small Business Week Awards. Every year since 1963, the President has called for the nationwide celebration of Small Business Week to acknowledge the significant contributions of small businesses to the nation’s economy. Nominations Due – Monday, Jan. 5,…