Davis & Elkins Launches Democracy-Focused Symposium
Davis & Elkins College kicked off its inaugural First-Year Symposium Monday, unveiling a high-impact, learner-centered educational model – and focusing on a vital concept in American life: Democracy. D&E’s Winter Term holds unique promise for initiating something so ambitious. A three-week ‘semester,’ Winter Term has always provided a means for focused, intensive study of a […]
Statement by Anne Barth Regarding Senator Rockefeller’s Decision not to Run for Reelection
“TechConnect West Virginia would like to thank Senator Jay Rockefeller for the tremendous service and leadership he has provided West Virginia over nearly five decades. He has been an outstanding public servant – as a Vista volunteer in Emmons, in the House of Delegates, as Secretary of State, as Governor, and as our United States […]
Anderson Endows Scholarship with Focus on Energy Research
Undergraduate students engaged in energy research in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University will now have access to funds to support that research, thanks to a $25,000 endowment from Dianne Anderson. The Dianne Dubetz Anderson Scholarship is named in honor of Anderson, who serves as executive director of the […]
As WVU Enters Construction Boom, Bond Ratings Continue to be High
Two key financial rating services have given West Virginia University high bond ratings, citing philanthropic support, diverse revenues, diverse programs, stable enrollment and state support. Standard and Poor’s gave the University’s 2013 taxable and tax-exempt bonds an “A+” long-term rating that reflected the agency’s analysis of WVU’s diverse academic programs, enrollment stability and continuous support […]
Spilman Attorney David R. Croft to Speak at 47th Annual Heckerling Institute Conference
David R. Croft, Member in Charge of Spilman’s Wheeling office and one of the region’s leading authorities on estate planning and federal taxation matters, is presenting on the timely subject of mineral interests at the 47th Annual Heckerling Institute, taking place in Orlando, Florida from January 14-18, 2013. Geological formations such as the Marcellus and […]
Family Day at the WVU Farm Honored with CASE Award
The 2011 Family Day at the West Virginia University Farm has been honored with an award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. CASE District II has chosen to bestow this event with a Silver Award in the category for community relations programs, projects and special events. Coordinated by the Office of University […]
