Governor Tomblin Announces Substance Abuse Prevention Services Grant
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $9 million federal grant to West Virginia because of its comprehensive partnership effort to expand substance and mental health prevention services statewide. The grant is for a 5-year period, with $1.8 million provided each year. “West Virginia received this […]
WVU Parkersburg Ranked Sixth for Military Times “Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges”
“Military Times” has announced the 2014 “Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges” list, and West Virginia University at Parkersburg is ranked sixth among 38 colleges. Approximately 80 career and technical colleges were evaluated for the list. According to “Military Times,” the list allows veterans to see which schools have put the most thought and […]
WVU Hosts Two-Day Career Fair This Week, Launches Mobile App for Event
The West Virginia University Career Services Center is hosting its career fair on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 18-19) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. For the first time, this will be a two-day event. In addition, the Career Services Center has launched a new mobile app, which will allow students to […]
WVSU to Offer New Master of Education Degree Beginning Spring 2014
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 Joins Group of Entrepreneurs in DC to Talk Small Business at Capitol, White House
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 […]
Patsy Bee of WVU Parkersburg Honored by National Association of Community College Trustees
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 […]