Sell Around the Globe? Tell the World
Do you sell bowling balls to Bangladesh? Or dish towels to Delhi? Maybe you send laser technology to Lisbon? If you export your goods or services around the world and have used a federal government program or assistance to get there, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Visa Inc. want to see your story. Enter […]
Gov. Tomblin Announces State Sets Record Export Growth for 3rd Consecutive Year
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 […]
NFL’s Abdullah Brothers to Discuss Muslim Experience during WVU Visit
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 […]
Dancing Through Time Event to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association
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 […]
More than 30 Marshall Students to Showcase their Work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
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 […]
Two from WVSU Honored with Civil Rights Day Award
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 […]