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The Chemical Alliance Zone’s Chemicals and Materials (CAM) Commercialization Fund has awarded $20,000 to a Marshall University scientist to help bring to market a technology he has developed for repairing skin injuries. The award to Dr. Jingwei Xie of the Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (MIIR) will help Xie’s research team produce device prototypes and…
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, in coordination with Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Cabinet Secretary Karen Bowling, today announced registration is open for the inaugural Integrated Behavioral Health Conference scheduled for September 17 – 19 at the Charleston Civic Center. The West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities, a division of DHHR,…
“Lighting the Way for Education,” a communication campaign presented by Mountaineer Montessori School (MMS), has been honored with a Golden Achievement Award by the National School Public Relations Association. The award recognizes exemplary communications on behalf of educational institutions. MMS is the only private school in the nation to earn the award this year. The…
On Saturday, August 3, University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center hosted its 3rdannual Big Latch On event. Every year in August, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organizes the Big Lath On during World Breastfeeding Week to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support. To mark this occasion, thousands of…
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed seven people, including three who are being reappointed, to serve on Marshall University’s Board of Governors, he announced Friday. The newest appointees are James Bailes of Huntington, Tim Dagostine of Charleston, Christie Kinsey of Lavalette and Phil Cline of Huntington. Bailes, Dagostine and Kinsey were appointed to three-year terms…
The first ever Rhythm and Wine Festival in Beverly will offer the public a chance to listen to six different live bands while enjoying wine-tasting from West Virginia wineries. On August 17th, the Beverly Heritage Center will host this one-day event, which will also feature a variety of craft and food vendors. The festival will…