American National University in Parkersburg Welcomes Senator Donna J. Boley to the 2014 Commencement Ceremony

On Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Parkersburg Campus of American National University will hold its graduation ceremony at Parkersburg Art Center with special guest West Virginia State Senator Donna J. Boley as the commencement speaker. Donna J. Boley (R-Pleasants, District 3) has served her community and state as a senator for nearly thirty…

Marshall University and the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Launch Accelerated BS/MD Program for West Virginia Students

Dr.  Joseph I. Shapiro, dean of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, today announced creation of an accelerated program that allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of medicine degree in seven years, compared to the traditional eight years. The program, open to academically qualified West Virginia students, is…

Dr. L. Marshall Washington Elected to Board of American Association of Community Colleges

Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of New River Community and Technical College, has been elected to the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), an advocacy group for nearly 1,200 two-year associate degree-granting institutions and more than 13 million students. Washington will serve a three-year term beginning July 1. Headquartered in…

National Nurses Week Recognizes West Virginia Nurses Association’s Leadership, May 6-12

West Virginia Nurses Association’s (WVNA)Members are spearheading initiatives to improve the quality of health care and to develop innovative, high-performing health care delivery methods. In recognition of nurses’ leadership, West Virginia Nurses Association  and the nation will commemorate National Nurses Week with the theme, “Nurses: Leading the Way,” May 6-12. West Virginia’s Governor the Honorable…