Lectures by distinguished scholars center around civil rights movement
Marshall University will host a series of lectures by distinguished scholars centering around the long civil rights movement in the U.S. during the fall semester, according to Dr. David Trowbridge, associate professor of history and director of African and African American Studies. “The series is inspired by a course that I am co-teaching with Joan […]
Shepherd awarded Military Friendly Schools® title from Victory Media Inc.
Shepherd University has been named to the 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list by Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses […]
Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop Expected to Attract Thousands to the City Oct. 4-7
The 7th annual Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop returns to Charleston Oct. 4-7. Held this year in conjunction with the World’s Championship Chili Cookoff, coordinators expect to attract approximately 25,000 people each day from 15 states and Eastern Canada. “We’re excited to welcome car enthusiasts and visitors from all around who will come out […]
Regional Wealth Management Firm Adds Yet Another Accomplished Professional to their Team
McKinley Carter Wealth Services, a regional wealth management firm with offices in Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia as well as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that Fred H. Tipper has joined the team as the firm’s Director of Investments. David H. McKinley, President and Managing Director for McKinley Carter stated, “Fred and I have […]
USS West Virginia Association Unites In Charleston
The 2012 Reunion of the USS West Virginia Association will be held in Charleston, on September 28, 29 and 30, 2012. Comprised of sailors who served on the warship USS West Virginia, their families, and naval history enthusiasts, the group has gathered annually since 1955 to commemorate their losses and celebrate their victories. Because most […]
Leading scientist in autism to present at the Marshall University School of Medicine
Dr. Martha Herbert, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, will give a presentation from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the Harless Auditorium at the Marshall University Medical School. The presentation, titled The Autism Revolution: From Broken Brain to Chronic Treatable Systemic Condition, is co-sponsored by the West Virginia Autism […]
