West Virginia State University Foundation Elects Officers, Directors
The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Foundation recently held elections for new officers and directors for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014. Mark W. Kelley, Esq., has been elected chair of the Foundation. Kelley is a partner with the law firm of Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC Janie Hill has been elected vice chair. […]
WVU Tech Student Paper Places at Connecticut ASEE Conference
In early April, West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) student W. Blake Engels traveled to Bridgeport, Connecticut to showcase his research at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) conference at the University of Bridgeport. He didn’t come home empty-handed. A mechanical engineering student at WVU Tech, Engels won third place in the […]
April National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month. Over 121,000 people are currently awaiting an organ transplant in the United States. On average, 18 patients die every day waiting for a lifesaving organ that doesn’t become available in time. LifeNet Health, a federally designated organ procurement organization, is partnering with University Healthcare during the month of April […]
West Liberty University International Students Begin its Books For Nepal Outreach
Imagine no bookstore, no Internet and no library. That is the stark reality in many regions of the world where young students must learn with limited resources. West Liberty University students hope to share their education with others through a community service project, Education Capacity Building in Rural Nepal. “Our students became aware of the […]
Blennerhassett Sternwheeler Charters for Rollin’ on the River Get-togethers in 2014
Those planning family or group gatherings can take advantage of paddlewheel charters aboard the Island Belle sternwheeler this summer. Evening excursions on the Ohio River for birthday parties, graduations, family reunions, office parties and other events can be scheduled with Blennerhassett Island State Park in Parkersburg, WV. Boat charters begin in May and continue through […]
Nomination Process Opens for 8th Annual Spirit of Philanthropy Awards
Philanthropy West Virginia is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards, the state’s premier awards in philanthropy. “Philanthropy WV encourages nominations for the 2014 Spirit of Philanthropy Awards from across the state. Since 2007, these awards celebrate individuals and programs that strive to make a positive […]
