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It takes many small steps to make a career. And 30 or so years down the road, you don’t always have stellar results. But four researchers at West Virginia University are being honored for their work in understanding more of our world. The University has chosen them because of their scholarship and results to be…
West Virginia University’s College of Business and Economics and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics received a boost Tuesday with a $4 million contribution from the BrickStreet Insurance Foundation. The gift is being made through the WVU Foundation’s A State of Minds campaign. The gift includes $3 million to the College of Business and Economics’ Center for…
The International Trade Administration (ITA) today announced that new data shows West Virginia merchandise exports increased 26 percent in 2012 compared to 2011, growing from $9.0 billion to $11.4 billion. This was a record high export level for the state. West Virginia’s strong performance in 2012 helped the United States reach an all-time record for…
Borrowers and lenders of loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration will have greater access to capital and less paperwork as a result of a proposed regulation aimed at streamlining the SBA application process, while also strengthening oversight and the integrity of the agency’s loan programs. “Streamlining and simplifying has been a key focus…
AT&T invested more than $150 million in its West Virginia wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks. AT&T has made nearly 375 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in West Virginia during 2012, including activating new cell…
Whether it be roadside, at the scene of an emergency, or in a crisis situation, rural first responders are often thrust into the role of a public information officer fielding questions from the news media and working with media outlets to quickly and effectively communicate information to the public. The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC)…