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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced for the third consecutive year West Virginia exports reached a record level, in 2012. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce show the state’s exports grew from $9 billion in 2011 to $11.3 billion in 2012.West Virginia companies exported to 136 countries in 2012. “Last year, West Virginia’s exports grew…
Brothers Hamza and Husain Abdullah will visit West Virginia University’s campus this week representing much more than the NFL teams they’ve played for or their Muslim religion. Their message is universal, said Mohamed Ali, a senior political science major from Manassas, Va., who holds leadership positions with the African Student Association (president) and Muslim Student…
The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter will host Dancing Through Time, an event which pairs local celebrities with dance professionals for a “Dancing with the Stars” type competition. The event will be held at the Erickson Alumni Center on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Couples are challenged with incorporating a selected decade into their dance…
Thirty-one students from Marshall University will be among approximately 100 student researchers from across West Virginia who will present their discoveries at the 10th annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston Thursday, Feb. 28. The event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the rotunda of the State Capitol, is intended…
Dr. Robert L. Harrison, dean of the College of Professional Studies at West Virginia State University (WVSU), has been honored with a 2013 Governor’s Civil Rights Day Award. Harrison was recognized at the West Virginia Culture Center at the Governor’s 10th Annual Civil Rights Day awards ceremony. Also recognized was Christopher Jackson, interim program coordinator of…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it will present the CPB Thought Leader Award to Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education http://www.all4ed.org/ and former governor of West Virginia. “Governor Wise and the Alliance for Excellent Education are champions for public media’s American Graduate initiative and the educational services that public broadcasting stations provide…