Nomination Deadline Extended to June 28 for Miners’ Celebration ‘Because of You’ Awards

The deadline to submit nominations for “Because of You” awards to honor people who have made significant contributions to West Virginia’s coal mining enterprise and the state’s mining heritage has been extended to June 28. Awards in nearly a dozen categories will be presented at a gala dinner and awards ceremony planned as part of…

Wheeling’s Only Craft Beer, Basement Brewery is Now on Tap

Wheeling’s only craft beer is now available at select area establishments. Basement Brewery, the brewchild of Wheeling home distillers Chad Hill, Jimmy Schulte and Dave Cornett is now in business and serving up suds. “We’re hoping that local beer lovers will enjoy our efforts and support our new craft beer which you can now get…

WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Relocate to Suncrest Plaza

The newly formed West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is focusing on maintaining a professional and accessible environment for the WVU community. One of the first steps for the division moving forward is consolidating and relocating offices to the Suncrest Plaza adjacent to the Evansdale and Medical campuses. The new office will…

Square Co-Founder Jack Dorsey to Talk Business and Technology with SBA Administrator Karen Mills at National Small Business Week

Jack Dorsey, Square and Twitter Co-Founder, will join U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen Mills in Washington, D.C., June 20, for a discussion with small business owners on best practices, technology, and resources for building and growing their business. The discussion will take place during an evening reception with National Small Business Week award winners. In…

NASA WV Space Grant Consortium Hosts Annual Aviation Summer Camp

The NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium will host its fifth annual Aviation Summer Camp from June 12-14 on the Evansdale campus of West Virginia University. The in-residence camp provides an opportunity for 42 students selected from a 20-county region in the state to have an aviation- and science-focused experience. The first day of camp…

Dr. Angela Rehbein Receives National Recognition

West Liberty University’s Dr. Angela Rehbein, assistant professor of English, has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities(NEH) Summer Scholar. Her fellowship award includes a $3,900 stipend and participation in a seminar. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to take part in the intensive summer study with other professionals and look forward to…