Governor Tomblin Appoints Individuals to University Board of Governors
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today appointed ten individuals to serve on the board of governors for Marshall University and West Virginia University. The appointments are effective immediately.”I’m pleased these men and women have accepted this opportunity to serve on the board of governors,” says Tomblin. “Together, their knowledge, skills and expertise will help guide these […]
WVU Symphony Orchestra Named Finalist in The American Prize Competition
The West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra—one of the region’s top collegiate ensembles—has now been recognized as one of the best in the country by being named a finalist in The American Prize Competition. Conducted by Mitchell Arnold, the WVU Symphony Orchestra is one of six finalists nationwide for excellence in orchestral performance by a college […]
Twelve to be Honored with a Governor’s Service Award
On Wednesday, August 7, First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin will honor twelve outstanding individuals, families and organizations for their dedication to service at the annual Governor’s Service Awards banquet at the Charleston Civic Center. The banquet is held as a part of Faces of Leadership, the annual state volunteerism conference. Presented since 1995, the Governor’s Service […]
D&E Professor Selected for Prestigious Seminar
Davis & Elkins College Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy Dr. Bryan Wagoner is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Center for Hellenic Studies to participate in an Ancient Greece in the Modern Classroom seminar on the Iliad. The CIC and […]
SBA West Virginia District Office Welcomes New Team Member
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to announce that Pat O’Neil has accepted the position of lead economic development specialist with the West Virginia District Office. In the position, O’Neil will oversee a team focused on enhancing the awareness of SBA programs and services in West Virginia. O’Neal, a veteran of the U.S. […]
Cabela’s Presents “The Big Coal Appreciation Festival” on August 31
Cabela’s in Charleston, and the West Virginia Coal Association will honor the contributions of those who spend their working lives under the earth in coal mines by offering employee pricing to all active and retired coal miners. The Big Coal Appreciation Festival event recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who work in the mines […]