Tom Susman Elected Chair of West Virginia State University Board of Governors

Charleston area business leader Tom Susman has been elected chair of the West Virginia State University (WVSU) Board of Governors for Fiscal Year 2014, which began on July 1, 2013 and continues through June 30, 2014. Susman, the managing member of TSG Consulting, previously served as the secretary of the Board of Governors. He succeeds […]

Southern Health System Establishes Kanawha County Presence

Southern West Virginia Health System, a Lincoln Primary Care Center company, cut the ribbon Friday, July 26, in celebration of the official opening of its first Kanawha County-based facility, a healthcare center dedicated to a medical home model of care. Located at 1563 Sand Plant Road in South Charleston, just off Corridor G near Alum […]

Nominations Open for WVU Business School’s Roll of Distinguished Alumni

There are highly successful alumni all over the world who earned their degree from West Virginia University’s business school, and the nominations are now open to honor some of them. Established in 2011 as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the WVU College of Business & Economics (B&E), the Roll of Distinguished Alumni recognizes […]

WVU Journalism Students Gain Global Career Experience in China

A group of students from the West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism set out for adventure halfway around the globe this summer. After studying the language and culture throughout the spring semester, the students traveled to China for a month on an exchange trip led by Harrison/Omnicom visiting professor Jim Ebel. The trip […]

Morgantown, Home of WVU, Makes Kiplinger’s ’10 Great Places to Live’

The home of West Virginia University continues to be tops in the country for places to live well. The September 2013 issue of Kiplinger placed Morgantown as 7th among its “10 Great Places to Live” for job and income growth, healthcare, cultural and outdoor activities and proximity to major cities. “Call it the city bad […]

First United Promotes Jason Sweitzer To Vice President

William B. Grant, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of First United Bank & Trust, and Keith R. Sanders, senior vice president and senior trust officer of First United Trust & Investments announced the promotion of Jason Sweitzer to First United Trust & Investments vice president. Mr. Grant commented, “Jason’s expertise and experience […]