‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ Program Plans Fall Workshop
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announces that the fall “Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop” is set for Sept. 13-15 at Watoga State Park. Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but have never had the opportunity to try? Or, have you wanted to take up an outdoor sport but were afraid […]
WVU College of Education and Human Services Online Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Best in Nation
As the number of people across the country struggling with addiction continues to grow, so does the demand for professionals equipped to help them. West Virginia University’s College of Education and Human Services was recently recognized by college ranking website TheBestSchools.org for its online master’s degree in substance abuse counseling, which the website ranks sixth […]
West Virginia Writers’ Workshop Features ‘The End of the Point’ Author
The West Virginia Writers’ Workshop will be celebrating its 17th anniversary when it hosts writers from around the country on West Virginia University’s downtown campus July 18-21. The workshop is designed to give writers at any stage of their careers, from beginner to published, the opportunity to improve their craft. Participants work with nationally and […]
Welcome to West Virginia from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
Let me be among one of the first to welcome you to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve for the very first Jamboree in West Virginia. It is an honor and privilege for our beautiful state to host this anticipated event. We are so glad you’re here! My staff and I have had the […]
University Health Care Jefferson Memorial Hospital To Participate in America’s Big Latch On
On the 1 – 7 of August every year, to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organises World Breastfeeding Week. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in 120 countries and marks the signing of the WHO/UNICEF document Innocenti Declaration, which lists the benefits […]
Alumnus Gives Nearly $1.1 Million to WVU for Scholarships, Discretionary Needs
Family and friends say William Claude “Bill” Waters knew the value of an education, and had a real desire to help people who couldn’t afford to attend college. A 1947 graduate of West Virginia University, Waters died in July 2012 at age 93, leaving the University more than $730,000 for discretionary purposes. He had previously […]
