MMS Only Private School in Nation to Receive Top PR Award

“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 […]

Jefferson Medical Center Big Latch On A Huge Success

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 […]

Seven Appointed to Marshall University Board of Governors

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 […]

Rhythm and Wine Features Variety of Live Music

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 […]

Dr. David Bejou Named Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences

Dr. David Bejou has been named the new Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences at West Virginia State University (WVSU). Bejou comes to Institute from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, N.C., where he has served as a professor and dean of the Walter R. Davis School of Business and Economics. […]