Five Marshall University students win U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship
Five Marshall University students have won Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships to study abroad. Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply towards their study abroad or internship program costs with additional funding available for the study of a critical language overseas. The Gilman Scholarship supports American undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or […]
Spilman Attorney Hawrot Named Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Lisa M. Hawrot of the law firm’s Wheeling office recently was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Academy Fellows, such as Hawrot, are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. These areas include divorce, annulment, prenuptial […]
West Virginia State University Recognized as one of Nation’s Top HBCU’s
West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been recognized as one of the leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the nation by College Consensus, an online college rating service. WVSU was named the No. 21 HBCU in the nation by College Consensus in the organization’s listing of the Top 50 HBCU’s. “We are honored […]
Philanthropy West Virginia’s Cross-Sector Collaboration on Education Receives National Investment
At today’s West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) meeting, Philanthropy West Virginia, the Commission, and Community and Technical College System (CTCS) announced that Ascendium Education Group – one of the most active postsecondary education philanthropies in the country – has awarded $750,000 to support student success and accelerate degree completion through the Philanthropy WV […]
Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference This Fall
The Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development are teaming up once again to host the Third AnnualSmall Communities, BIG Solutions Conference, starting November 16 to November 20. This year’s conference will be held virtually. This event allows professionals, community leaders, and experts to share their […]
West Virginia Executive Welcomes New Production Manager
West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine is excited to welcome Amanda Larch as its new production manager. A Hurricane, WV, native and recent Marshall University graduate, Larch holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism with minors in English and women’s studies. She previously served as the executive editor for Marshall’s student newspaper, The Parthenon. In her […]