Governor Tomblin Announces Introduction of West Virginia Statehood Commemorative Stamp
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the introduction of a new United States Postal Service stamp commemorating West Virginia’s 150th birthday. Thomas J. Marshall, General Counsel and Executive Vice President for the Postal Service, will join the governor on the Capitol steps to dedicate the stamp during the official Sesquicentennial Ceremony June 20 at 1:50 […]
‘New Roadmap of World History’ Provided in Book Written by Marshall Associate Professor
Dr. Christopher M. White, an associate professor of Latin American history and director of graduate studies in the history department at Marshall University, has written a book that provides the reader with a new roadmap of world history, according to one reviewer. A Global History of the Developing World is a 288-page book that will […]
Abraham Lincoln Visits Charleston in Sesquicentennial Video
In celebration of West Virginia’s 150th birthday the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has unveiled a new marketing video to get people excited about visiting the area during the celebration. The video’s main character, Abraham Lincoln, visits local Charleston hot spots, cruises Capitol Street with Mayor Danny Jones and dines in specialty restaurants, all […]
McClain Receives Grant for Mathematics Research at Concord University
Concord University Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Christopher McClain is recipient of a $15,000 mini-grant from the Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics (CURM) located at Brigham Young University. Concord has the distinction of being one of only 12 institutions selected to receive a grant out of 65 applicants. The funding will support a year-long […]
Governor Tomblin Announces Establishment of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, joined by Community and Technical College System of West Virginia Chancellor Jim Skidmore, announced the establishment of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center in Fairmont. The Center will address the growing workforce needs of the oil and gas industry within the State and provide training opportunities for individuals who are interested […]
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates ‘House That WVU Built’
What started as a class project has become a home for a family in need, thanks to 1,600 hours of effort and $25,000 in donations. Mon County Habitat for Humanity will hand over the House That WVU Built on Saturday, June 1. What started in 2010 as a group assignment in Barbara Lingle’s professional practice […]