Viking Living History Project Offers Traveling History Lesson
West Liberty University Professor Darrin Cox loves teaching history to his students. He finds that hands-on history is especially fascinating to just about everyone. That’s why he’s spent five years working on a project that brings the age of the Vikings to life. “My Viking Living History Project began as a research endeavor. But it’s […]
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Hosts 25th Annual Research Day
More than 120 research projects and a keynote presentation by an international expert on vitamin D are highlights of the 25th annual Research Day at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. The two-day research event begins at 5 p.m. Monday, March 18, with a free community seminar on vitamin D, co-sponsored […]
WVU School of Social Work Offers Free Continuing Education for National Social Work Month
The West Virginia University School of Social Work will offer two free continuing education events and receptions in honor of National Social Work Month. On Monday, March 18, Chatman Neely, LCSW, ACSW; Eve Gellner, LISW-C; Katherine Shelek-Furbee, MSW, LCSW; and Teresa Haught will present a panel discussion entitled “Self-Care 101: Feed and Be Fed,” at […]
Gov. Tomblin Forms Middle Grades Commission as Part of Education Reform
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the formation of the Governor’s Commission on the Middle Grades to develop specific recommendations for improving student achievement in West Virginia middle schools. Gov. Tomblin’s Executive Order 2-13, which forms the commission, was filed Friday, March 8, 2013. “Research shows our children make life-changing decisions in middle school and, […]
West Virginia Businesswoman Joins Save the Children’s Board of Trustees
Dona Young, a West Virginia resident who is the former chief executive officer of the Phoenix Companies, has been elected to Save the Children’s Board of Trustees, the global humanitarian and relief organization announced today. Save the Children’s Board of Trustees is comprised of a committed group of 34 individuals who are dedicated to Save […]
High School Students Participate in National Engineering Competition at WVU’s Statler College
More than 100 students from five West Virginia high schools traveled to West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Feb. 23 for the Technology Student Association’s TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) Competition. University High School won the event, which tests students’ problem-solving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. […]
