WVU Industries of the Future-West Virginia, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day Set for March 11 at State Capitol

Industries of the Future-West Virginia and TechConnectWV are working together to advance manufacturing, innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. They’re inviting the public to join them for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day on Monday (March 11) at the state Capitol in Charleston. The event will feature existing companies, agencies, entrepreneurs and startup firms that are leading…

Generation WV Day at the Legislature

Please join Generation West Virginia for the 2013 Generation West Virginia Day at the Legislature on Thursday, March 14 at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. This unique event aims to bring together young talent from regional Generation West Virginia groups across the state to participate in leadership training, legislative education and networking.…

Collaborative Education Helps Marshall Health Care Students Prepare for Future

Marshall University officials, including the deans of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and College of Health Professions, announced today a series of interprofessional education sessions designed to teach health care students collaborative team skills for providing optimal patient care. The inaugural program, which started in February, encourages students from multiple…

Great Gala’s 1960s Theme Draws Big Support from Sponsors

Fine dining, musical entertainment and dancing is the plan as West Liberty University enjoys the support of alumni, donors and friends at its third annual Great Gala fundraiser, sponsored by the Ryan Ferns Healthplex, on Friday, April 19, at Glessner Auditorium, Oglebay Resort. “We are grateful to Ryan for his commitment to higher education. Never…

Leadership Putnam County Starting Thursday, April 11

Now in its 24th year, Leadership Putnam County is a 9-week course designed to help understand community issues and provide information on how decisions are made and services are delivered in our county. Classes meet on location with representatives from law enforcement, education, government, utility suppliers, healthcare providers, manufacturers, business owners and more. Class sessions…

BrickStreet Foundation Names Entrepreneurship Center at WVU with $3 Million Gift

Charleston, West Virginia-based BrickStreet Foundation has presented the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics with a $3 million gift, the largest corporate gift in the College’s history. The gift creates the BrickStreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a financial commitment that will allow the College of Business and Economics to sustain its current…