From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that the number of West Virginians who have jobs is now the highest it’s been in more than a decade. West Virginia’s total employment of 763,000 for October 2019 is the highest jobs total seen in the state[Read More…]
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WVU Reed College of Media receives largest single donation in school history
Planned gift to support education and journalism in the West Virginia Release from the Reed College of Media: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students will be better equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing media landscape thanks to a gift from an award winning journalist and West Virginia University alumnus. Bob and Luanne[Read More…]
WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, Marshall University announce collaborative agreement
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and Marshall University, through its Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announced a memorandum of understanding that will allow for collaborative medical education efforts between osteopathic and allopathic programs at each institution. WVSOM President James W. Nemitz,[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Maynard: ALL OUT Live takes the Shell Stage at SEMA
Plan would bring racing to streets of West Virginia Release from W.Va. Senator Mark Maynard LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Shell stage is where the action is during the annual SEMA show that occurs in Las Vegas. This year was no different, from live bands to celebrities that are interviewed in[Read More…]
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WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for $4,000 awards in 2020
Each WVPA Foundation award to total $4,000 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia college students are learning the West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s mission of improving the quality and future of West Virginia newspapers and the communities they serve in West Virginia is more than just rhetoric. The WVPA Foundation is now[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce more than $49 million for rural water infrastructure in W.Va.
From the Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two loan and grant combinations totaling $49,299,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, state leaders join Virgin Hyperloop One officials at WVU to discuss West Virginia’s role in the future of transportation technology
Release from the office of the Governor: MORGANTOWN, W.VA. – Gov. Jim Justice and several members of the Governor’s administration joined leaders with West Virginia University on campus in Morgantown Thursday to welcome officials with high-tech transportation company Virgin Hyperloop One to the state and discussing the possibility of bringing a Hyperloop[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin applauds meeting between West Virginia University, Virgin Hyperloop One
From the Office of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, applauded the meeting between West Virginia University (WVU) and Virgin Hyperloop One on the prospect of building their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia. Last week, Senator Manchin sent a letter advocating[Read More…]
Salem University, Pierpont Community and Technical College sign working agreement to assist students
By Eddie Trizzino | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT – Salem University is making an offer to graduates of Pierpont Community and Technical College. The universities’ presidents signed an agreement Thursday to decrease tuition for Pierpont graduates who go on to enroll at Salem. “The agreement is about student opportunity,” said[Read More…]
