WVU Researchers Awarded Seven Big XII Grants During University’s First Year in Program
Seven West Virginia University faculty members have been awarded research grants in the University’s first year of participation in the Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program. The program, which is only open to faculty members at institutions in the Big XII Athletic Conference, is intended to “stimulate scholarly initiatives through creation of an academic community” across […]
TSMSDC Business Opportunity Fair to Connect MBEs, Corporations
Representatives of more than 125 companies from ten regional states are expected to attend the 2013 Business Opportunity Fair, presented by the Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC). July 30-31. 2013 marks the 31st year for annual TSMSDC event, which facilitates connections between certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) and purchasing and procurement managers from major […]
Marshall School of Physical Therapy Receives Hedrick Grant for Teaching Innovation
Dr. Penny Kroll and Dr. Rania Karim of the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy have received the Hedrick Program Grant for Teaching Innovation for the 2013-14 academic year. Kroll is director of the School of Physical Therapy and Karim is an assistant professor with the school. The Hedrick Grant is given annually from the […]
Spilman SuperVision™ Helps Region’s Largest Employers Manage New Business Uncertainties
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that nearly 200 business leaders from the Appalachian region gathered today for the firm’s Regional SuperVision™ symposium, which focused on providing the keys to manage the most problematic human capital issues. This record attendance is likely caused by the “shifting-sand” set of challenges, brought on by ever-changing federal […]
Dr. Kimberly D. Whitehead Named Associate Provost for West Virginia State
Dr. Kimberly D. Whitehead has been named Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for WVSU, effective July 1. “Dr. Whitehead brings a wealth of academic knowledge and technical innovation to our programs,” says Provost R. Charles Byers. “As our new Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, she brings a […]
Biomedical Sciences Student Selected for Chancellor’s Scholar Program
Marshall University biomedical sciences graduate student Kristeena L. Ray has been selected for the university’s Chancellor’s Scholar Program, an initiative to help ensure the academic success of underrepresented minority doctoral students. The program will provide Ray with a stipend of $10,000 per semester. In addition, she will receive mentoring and research opportunities through the university, […]
