Celebrating Our Nation
By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Each year, in towns and communities across West Virginia and the United States, families, friends and neighbors come together to celebrate our nation. Small children gaze with wonder at red, white and blue fireworks illuminating the night sky, and people young and old share stories of family traditions and days […]
MU Professor and Student Give Back through Guitars for Vets Program
Marshall University associate professor Dr. Julio Alvez and Jonathan Thorne, a senior music education major, are “giving back” to local veterans through the Guitars for Vets (G4V) program at the VA Medical Center in Spring Valley. Guitars for Vets is a federally registered 501(C)(3) not-for-profit founded in 2007 with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisc. Through the […]
Marshall Board of Governors Tours New School of Physical Therapy facilities; College of Health Professions Highlights New Programs
Since 2012, the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy has been open to students who want to receive their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Last week, the Marshall Board of Governors toured these new facilities and learned more about the program from department director, Dr. Penny Kroll. “One of our overall goals is to get […]
West Virginia Electric Announces Electrical Service to the Marcellus and Utica Gas Field Industry
West Virginia Electric will now be providing electrical services to the Marcellus and Utica Gas fields in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Wayne Stanley, CEO of West Virginia Electric said “With our commitment to safety and vast experience over the past 60 years providing turn-key electrical contracting to the coal industry we are well […]
Local Hotel Employee Honored with National Brand Award
The Hampton Inn Charleston – Southridge, today announced the special recognition of one of its own team members. David Wade, a houseman at the hotel was recently awarded the Spirit of Hampton Award, which is the Hilton brand’s highest form of brand-specific team member recognition. “David exemplifies the true spirit of Hampton in everything that […]
Dress for Success River Cities Announces 7th Annual Taste of Independence Luncheon
Dress for Success River Cities’ seventh annual Taste of Independence benefit luncheon will be held on Friday, July 11th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, a runway-inspired style show featuring fashions from White House | Black Market, Soma Intimates, and a […]
