Governor Tomblin Announces Positive Returns on Investment, Good News for FY16 Budget
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today joined Senate President Bill Cole, House Speaker Tim Armstead and representatives from the West Virginia Legislature to announce positive returns on the state’s investments and a proposed $44 million decrease in the Rainy Day Fund contribution for the 2016 fiscal year budget. “For years, our long-term forecasts have indicated 2016 […]
Marshall University’s Annual Soul Food Feast Set for Sunday, Feb. 8
Marshall University’s annual Soul Food Feast, sponsored by the Center for African American Students, will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, in the John Marshall Dining Room on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus. Maurice Cooley, associate vice president of intercultural affairs at Marshall, said this annual […]
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Each January, we unite as communities, as a state and as a nation to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his dream of equality for all. Dr. King was among the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and spent his life sharing his dream for the […]
Blue is the New Green at West Liberty University
It might be the dead of winter, but green is sprouting everywhere at West Liberty University. “We received 400 recycling bins to spread about campus recently. With our students back in class for spring semester now, we are hoping for an easy transition into our new recycling effort,” said Dr. David Thomas, who chairs the […]
New and Improved BodyWorks Program to begin February
The BodyWorks Program is a 6-week FREE and fun program designed to help parents and caregivers of young adolescent boys and girls aged 9 to 14 improve family eating and activity habits. The program focuses on helping families create healthier lifestyles. BodyWorks successfully guides parents to become role models and provides the tools and support […]
Concord University Instructor Jessica Lilly Recognized for Work with ‘Inside Appalachia’
A Concord University Communication Arts instructor has received special recognition for her work. Jessica Lilly is the newly named host and is the managing producer of “Inside Appalachia,” a show produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. “Inside Appalachia” is a weekly show that covers issues and stories that matter to the Appalachian region. Roxy Todd […]