University of Chicago Study Shows WV’s Mobile Voting App Increased Turnout in the 2018 Election
New research at the University of Chicago found that the ability for military members overseas to vote using a mobile device increased turnout by three to five percentage points amongst those eligible to use the system in the 2018 federal election in West Virginia. The Mountain State was the first to pilot a mobile voting […]
WVU Parkersburg offers new experiential learning program for students
It’s about a classroom that goes beyond the traditional textbook to a new learning experience. It’s about students who are ready to learn in an active environment. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is offering a new experiential learning program for students. The program officially kicks off this summer with the Communication and Media Studies department […]
Leading Lady
West Virginia native Dr. Patrice Harris is taking the national stage in health care leadership this year as the first-ever African-American female president of the American Medical Association, the largest association of physicians and medical students in the U.S.
Sixth Annual Outdoor Adventure Camp Set for Saturday
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, Beyond The Backyard, a Bobby Warner Charitable Youth Foundation, will host its 6th Annual Outdoor Adventure Camp at Cabela’s in South Charleston from 10am to 2pm. Registration is free and will begin at 9am on Saturday. You can skip the lines by registering online until 5pm on Friday, June 8, […]
Pierpont Named 2018 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Twice in a Row for Northcentral West Virginia’s Community College
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (Diverse) are excited to announce the 2018 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (PPWCC) award winners. The annual award recognizes community and technical college commitments to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and […]
Canaan Valley Ski Area Adds More Snowmaking Equipment to Increase Capacity 20 Percent
A year after doubling its snowmaking capacity, Canaan Valley Resort Ski Area is increasing its capabilities another 20 percent by adding “T40” propeller-driven snow guns for the season. Last year the West Virginia ski area added five of the units along with six “stick guns” while improving its ability to source and transfer water […]
