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West Virginia State University (WVSU) will offer a new, fully accredited Master of Education degree in Multicultural Instructional Leadership beginning with the spring 2014 semester. This program is for certified teachers seeking a master’s degree and will provide opportunities for graduate study and research, leading to understanding the best practices in educating both multicultural and…
West Virginia small business owner Chris Yura will join a group of small business owners from across the country in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 17, where they will spend several days speaking about small businesses’ needs with Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), administration officials and members of the Small Business…
WVU Parkersburg is proud to announce that the Association of Community College Trustees has honored Patsy Bee with the 2013 Southern Region ACCT Professional Board Staff award. Bee will compete for national-level recognition next month at the 44th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress. WVU Parkersburg Board Chairman Gerard El Chaar nominated Bee for the award in…
The Concord University community is answering Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s call to volunteer with Day to Serve projects. The Governor has encouraged all West Virginians to organize projects and volunteer at least one day between Sept. 15and Sept. 29 as part of Day to Serve, the second annual effort to strengthen communities through volunteer service.…
The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that four new associates have joined the practice. They add depth to Spilman’s strong defense litigation and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights teams. Britteny N. Jenkins’s primary areas of practice are bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigation and general defense litigation. She earned her undergraduate degree from East…
The Marshall University School of Pharmacy, along with several other conference partners, is sponsoring the 2013 International Symposium on Safe Medicine (ISSM) beginning tomorrow in Charleston. The conference, which has historically been held in the state of Maine, brings together pharmacists, physicians, toxicologists, educators and others for sessions on prescription drug use, abuse, return and…