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One hundred and fifty years ago, we had diverging identities. The state’s founders thought we should leave Confederate Virginia. And when they pressed the point, most of those who disagreed didn’t vote, which of course ensured things didn’t go their way. Then, there was the matter of a name. We could have been called Kanawha.…
Applications are currently being accepted for Project Providing Real World Experiences for future Marshall Educated Doctors (P.R.E.M.E.D.) at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The program allows undergraduate students to explore and experience the medical school during a three-day campus immersion visit scheduled for Sept. 11-14. “Project P.R.E.M.E.D. gives students a chance to understand…
WHAT: Guest Speakers: Jack Dorsey – Square and Twitter Co-founder Fran Tarkenton – NFL Legend and Entrepreneur Robert D. Hormats – Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and the Environment Angie Hicks – Founder of Angie’s List Armchair discussions – Discussions between SBA Administrator Karen Mills and guest speakers. Speed Mentoring Sessions – Small…
West Virginia Sesquicentennial Celebration Week at United Hospital Center: June 17, Noon Mark Twain Character Presentation June 18, 5:30 p.m. “Stonewall” Jackson Character Presentation June 20, 1:50 p.m. W.V. Birthday Cake Presentation—First 150 attendees receive cake. Also, register to win a rhododendron from the Cecil b. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center. The…
This past weekend, the likes of Jimmy Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Stewart were putting their skills to the test at a NASCAR race held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. But about 120 miles away, in Marne, Mich., Wheeling native and West Virginia University (WVU) sophomore Travis Braden was proving he is a force to be reckoned…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a proclamation calling the members of the House of Delegates into Extraordinary Session, beginning at noon on June 18, 2013, in its chambers at the State Capitol, Charleston, W.Va. The special session agenda will include the following: FIRST:Electing a member to fill the vacancy in the office of the…