WV Mast Survey and Hunting Outlook Available

The 2013 Mast Survey and Hunting Outlook is available on the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ website and will be available soon at DNR offices across the state, according to Curtis I. Taylor, chief for the DNR Wildlife Resources Section. Since 1971, the Wildlife Resources Section, in cooperation with volunteers from numerous other agencies, […]

Future of Garden Production the Focus of WVSU Seminar

The use of vertical garden systems to increase fruit and vegetable production is the focus of a free seminar by James Coffman, president of Future Growing, LLC, Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC). Future Growing is known worldwide for vertical food production […]

‘Big Pink Volleyball’ Tournament to Benefit Path to the Cure

 “Big Pink Volleyball,” a tournament featuring a bright pink volleyball measuring four feet in diameter, will be played Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Marshall Recreation Center on the Huntington campus. The event will benefit St. Mary’s Path to the Cure, a foundation that is operated locally and raises money to prevent and treat breast cancer. […]

Nationally Recognized Anti-Bullying Expert, Author to Speak at WVU

Walter G. Meyer, author of three published books, will speak about his most recent book, “Rounding Third,” on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Gluck Theatre as part of West Virginia University’s observance of LGBTQ history and anti-bullying month. “Rounding Third” has received rave reviews and garnered Meyer numerous requests to speak and write […]

2013 STaR Symposium to Feature NY Times Columnist and Nova Science Now Host, David Pogue

David Pogue, science author, New York Times columnist and host of PBS’s Nova Science Now, will be the keynote presenter at the 5th Biennial Science, Technology & Research (STaR) Symposium, to take place Oct. 22-23 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, conference organizers announced today. Dr. Jan Taylor, director of the West Virginia Higher […]

College of Health Professions Dean Elected New Board Member of Respiratory Group

Dr. Michael Prewitt, dean of the Marshall University College of Health Professions, has been elected to serve as a board member for the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, which is sponsored by the American College of Chest Physicians. Prewitt has served as a site visitor for the commission for more than 20 years. He […]