Marshall University professor presents research at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Dr. J. Graham Rankin, professor of the Marshall University forensic science graduate program, presented research results to develop a field method for identifying the hallucinogenic herb Salvia divinorum Sept. 12 at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Rankin presented the seminar to students and faculty of the forensic chemistry program within the Department of Chemistry and Chemical […]
JMH Announces Employee Award Winners
West Virginia University Hospitals-East’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital recently announced its employee Jewel Award winners for August 2012. Award categories are Ruby and Diamond and each award has specific criteria for selection. The “Ruby” Award represents richness and warmth in the delivery of care and this individual demonstrates a willingness to assist patients, staff and others […]
West Liberty University Receives $75,000 from Bordas and Bordas
Hundreds of West Liberty University students will benefit from a recent $75,000 gift from the Bordas and Bordas law firm of Wheeling. “We are grateful to Jamie Bordas and appreciate his willingness to support higher education at West Liberty University. This money will greatly enhance our journalism and communications department and give our students an […]
HUD Announces Nationwide Job Grants, West Virginia to receive more than $380,000
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded West Virginia $382,582 in grants to help public and assisted housing residents connect with local services to obtain education and training to find jobs. The funding allows these local grantees to retain or hire 1,500 service coordinators to work directly with HUD-assisted families to […]
West Virginia Older Workers a Valuable, Growing Workplace Resource
National Employ Older Workers Week, Sept. 24-28, carries special significance this year as older workers face historic challenges in today’s workplace, according to workforce experts in West Virginia. “Record numbers of older people now give us their expertise and dedication in the workforce. But too many others can’t find work – and need to earn wages to survive,” said […]
Lantern tours lead busy fall at Beverly Heritage Center
New opportunities and the return of some favorite events will be featured this fall at the Beverly Heritage Center. A full schedule of activities is planned for October through Christmas. The Beverly Heritage Center’s new manager, Darryl DeGripp, is seeking assistance with stories for the first Beverly Lantern Tours in October. “We invite Beverly and […]
