School of Medicine Receives $25,000 Gift for Chertow-Keller Family Endowment

The Chertow-Keller Family Endowment, established at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 2009, has received a generous $25,000 gift from one of its original benefactors. Eileen Keller recently made the gift in memory of her husband, Leonard, who passed away last year. “We are honored to make this donation in memory […]

West Virginia State to Host “Archery in the Schools” Training Program Nov. 14

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will bring its “Archery in the Schools” training program to West Virginia State University (WVSU) on Friday, Nov. 14. The training program will take place in Fleming Hall and is open to anyone who is interested in becoming certified to teach “Archery in the Schools” in West Virginia. […]

West Virginia’s Higher Education Community Arms Students with Career-Ready Technology Skills

Representatives of West Virginia’s higher education community today announced a new collaboration with Microsoft Corp. aimed at giving students high-tech skills that are essential for success in today’s economy. Through the Microsoft IT Academy, students at each public four- and two-year higher education institution in the state now will have access to technology education and […]

Cass Scenic Railroad to Join State-Owned West Virginia Central Railroad

West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Monday announced that it will partner with the State Rail Authority to improve and streamline operations at Pocahontas County’s historic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The partnership will transfer responsibility for Cass’ rail operations to the SRA, which is the central state agency for railroad matters and operates two […]

The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum Honors D&E’s Beloved Couple

The limestone facing surrounding the fireplace in Myles Center for the Arts at Davis & Elkins College bears the name of Joni and Buck Smith. Now a painting of the President Emeritus and his wife will grace the adjacent wall to welcome all who meet in the cozy gathering area. The Joni and Buck Smith […]