WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University campuses are teeming with experts in a variety of fields working on compelling research with the capacity to change lives and communities. From building up outdoor recreation throughout the state, to crunching vital numbers for its small communities, to exploring ways that small businesses can[Read More…]
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West Virginia Wesleyan College MBA Class visits Mister Bee Potato Chips, focuses on challenges
WV Press Release Sharing PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mister Bee Potato Chips, the only potato chip maker in West Virginia, hosted Professor Kim Conrad, Ph.D., and 15 students in her West Virginia Wesleyan College MBA class at its production facility February 7 as part of a real-world business teaching experience. The[Read More…]
GameChanger launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ in West Virginia
Initiative addresses dangers of counterfeit pills and deadly fentanyl WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. – In its continuing effort to address substance misuse and the counterfeit pill and fentanyl crisis in West Virginia, GameChanger is launching the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and students to start[Read More…]
WV Coal Association highlights ‘devastating impacts’ of Federal anti-coal policies for Congressional Hearing in Petersburg
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In submitted comments to the House Ways & Means Committee, which is holding a Congressional Field Hearing today in Petersburg, W.Va., the West Virginia Coal Association laid blame for high energy costs and unreliable supply at the feet of anti-coal/anti-fossil fuel Democratic leaders and[Read More…]
Marshall’s Bill Noe Flight School hosting roundtable on Advanced Air Mobility today and Tuesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School is hosting a roundtable event for those concerned with a burgeoning new industry called Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which includes autonomous cargo operations such as the delivery of services by drones. The two-day event is today and Tuesday, Feb. 7,[Read More…]
Olen Jones, former WVSOM president, remembered as ‘humble servant,’ visionary leader
WV Press Release SharingLEWISBURG, W.Va. – One of the most beloved figures from the West Virginia Schoolof Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) history, Olen E. Jones Jr., Ph.D., passed away Jan.31 at the age of 85. As WVSOM’s fourth president, Jones led the school from 1987 to 2009, making him thelongest-serving president[Read More…]
WV Hive Partner, Seed Sower, holding Feb. 7 listening session at Fruits of Labor in Beckley to discuss community recovery needs
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia Hive partner, Seed Sower, Inc., is creating southern West Virginia’s Recovery Community Organization (RCO) and holding the first of three community listening sessions at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 on the third floor of the Fruits of Labor Café, 313 Neville Street.[Read More…]
Coats4Kids Drive collects over 2,000 winter items for children in need
Education Alliance AmeriCorps surpasses goal to provide 500 donations WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At this time of year, often our thoughts can turn to the beautiful winter wonderland outside. That’s not the case for many children who face bitter cold around the state. This year, in honor[Read More…]
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab Call for Business Pitch Applications by Feb. 27
New Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition Round on March 30 WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a new Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition round on[Read More…]
Betsy Miles takes you ‘Miles in a Minute’ with her daily updates from across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia Executive Director Betsy Miles takes readers “Miles in a Minute” with quick updates on events around the Mountain State. Hi everyone, At the WV Legislature, you might be interested in this: Today, Subcommittee B of the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering two bills at 2 p.m.[Read More…]