Grandparents Day: A Cherished Tradition
By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin As Governor, I have had the amazing opportunity to experience many treasures of the Mountain State. From our friends and neighbors who welcome visitors with true West Virginia hospitality to our beautiful landscape views, we are blessed to live in a place that truly is almost heaven. I love to […]
WVU Parkersburg’s Learn and Earn Program Gives Student New Lease on Life
The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Learn and Earn partnership with DuPont Washington Works continues to provide a successful means to meet the area’s growing demand for qualified manufacturing workers. The training and experience received during the one-year degree certificate program enabled graduate John Wilson to make a vital career change. Wilson initially entered college […]
EPA to Hold Online Question and Answer Sessions for Carbon Regulations
The EPA has just announced that it will be holding two online question and answer sessions regarding its proposed new carbon regulations. The first session is scheduled for September 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. and is geared toward industry stakeholders. This would be a good fit for interested business organizations to engage the EPA in […]
School of Pharmacy Faculty Publish in Peer-Reviewed Journal
Four faculty members of the Marshall University School of Pharmacy may take issue with Shakespeare’s Juliet and her age-old question, “what’s in a name?” The team recently published a commentary on the importance of defining the term “polypharmacy,” which according to the authors has at least 24 distinct meanings and should be more narrowly defined […]
University Healthcare Foundation Sponsors Tennis Fundraiser
The University Healthcare City Hospital Foundation will sponsor its eleventh annual tennis classic on Saturday, September 13 at Saint James School in Saint James, MD. Organized by a group of local physicians, the event was established in 2004 as a fund raiser to benefit City Hospital which is now Berkeley Medical Center. This year’s tennis […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Cabell County
A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Cabell County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The […]
