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West Virginia University’s College of Human Resources has changed its name to better reflect the educational work and focus of the faculty, staff and students there, dean Lynne Schrum said. Its new name is the College of Education and Human Services. Schrum surveyed faculty, staff, alumni and the College’s visiting committee to initiate the name…
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a series of free Web-Enabled Instructor-Led Training sessions in January to allow busy professionals the opportunity to receive training without leaving the office. The seminars are being offered to eligible individuals or small businesses nationwide, as part of SBA’s efforts to provide relevant training to the small business…
When an adult patient settles into their hospital room at West Virginia University Hospitals-East’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital, a tiny towel bunny holding a Housekeeping Cares lip balm is there to welcome them. This gesture of hospitality has earned Jefferson Memorial Hospital’s environmental services department company-wide recognition in Sodexo Health Care’s best practices award program. Sodexo,…
Patti Phillips, director of development and marketing for Catholic Charities WV, announced the appointment of Jamie Bordas as chairman of the organization’s 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala. The event takes place Feb. 9 at Oglebay’s Pine Room. “The purpose of the gala is to further the awareness of Catholic Charities WV as a statewide agency…
The Marshall Recreation Center’s annual Pump and Run, a competition that features weight lifting and running, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the center on the Huntington campus. Race director Michele Muth said Pump and Run is a great opportunity for participants to get an intense workout, train for other Pump…
Three online graduate programs at West Virginia University – nursing, education and business – have been ranked among the top 30 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The online graduate nursing program was ranked 21st overall in the rankings announced today (Tuesday), education was 26th and business 29th. U.S. News reviewed 101…