Dr. Jeff Rutherford Receives the Gannon Outstanding Teacher Award

  Wheeling Jesuit President Richard A. Beyer presented Dr. Jeffrey Rutherford, assistant professor of history, with the Rev. Edward Gannon, S.J., Outstanding Teaching Award during recent commencement ceremonies. Honoring Rutherford for his teaching, research and mentorship of students, the award represents the highest honor available to WJU faculty. “I am very honored to receive the…

Piedmont dedicates space in honor of former Jackson Kelly attorney and education advocate

The Jackson Kelly Education Elevators Program (JKEEP) which recently commemorated its fourth anniversary, is celebrating again. This time, it’s because there is an upcoming dedication of brand new space within Piedmont Elementary called the “Elevator Innovation Zone”. Among Jackson Kelly personnel and other community leaders, Gayle Manchin (the wife of United States Senator Joe Manchin)…

Mountain State Centers for Independent Living – Walk for Independence 2012

Mountain State Centers for Independent Living has offices in Huntington (corporate office) and Beckley serving people with disabilities in 19 counties in West Virginia. The proceeds from the Walk for Independence support the services of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living and benefits independent living for people with disabilities in WV. First Sentry Bank is…