A Year of WVU Women in STEM: The Geography of Gender

There wasn’t talk about recruiting women into science when Ann Oberhauser was a new faculty member at West Virginia University in the early ’90s. There also wasn’t talk about accommodating the women who were already there. “My Ph.D. and my first child happened to arrive about the same time,” she said. “I defended my dissertation…

U.S. Chamber Hosts Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses in Charleston

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation hosted “Hiring Our Heroes – Charleston,” a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses. More than 30 employers participated with jobs available for veterans and military spouses of all ranks and levels of experience. Companies range from America’s biggest employers to dozens of small companies from the…

Protect Your Business from Spring Weather Threats

Winter snows are sometimes followed by floods.  Severe storms—sometimes in the form of deadly tornadoes or massive rainfall—can wreak havoc across the U.S. during spring. There are many low-cost, efficient steps you can take now to make sure your company, clients and employees are safe in the months to come.  Join the U.S. Small Business…

Bonnie’s Bus Visiting Berkeley County in April

Bonnie’s Bus, a digital mammography center on wheels, will visit the Eastern Panhandle in April, offering digital mammograms and breast care education to area women. West Virginia University Hospitals-East and the WVUH-East Regional Cancer Program are sponsoring the Berkeley County visit.  Bonnie’s Bus will be parked at Martinsburg Mall, near the post office entrance, on…

Health Forum at Marshall to Focus on Affordable Care Act

A health forum focusing on the Affordable Care Act and what it will mean to women and families will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in room BE-5 of the Memorial Student Center on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. The moderator will be Laura Gilliam, executive director of United Way River Cities.…

WV Supreme Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments at WVU College of Law; Justices Will also Judge Baker Cup Moot Court Competition

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear four cases today in the Marlyn E. Lugar Courtroom at the West Virginia University College of Law. The court will convene at 10 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. “It is a very valuable opportunity for our students and the public to see…