Charleston — Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey invite West Virginians to attend the Annual Rhododendron Roll, a family-friendly Easter celebration set to be held on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. Event activities will take place on the back[Read More…]
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Paul J. Nyden Graduate Scholarship Established During Today’s WVU Day of Giving with the West Virginia Press Association Foundation
By Mary EspositoFor WVU Day of Giving Today is WVU Day of Giving! As part of the day, the West Virginia Press Association Foundation—through an anonymous gift—has established the Paul J. Nyden Graduate Scholarship at the WVU Reed School of Media and Communications in honor and memory of Paul. This scholarship celebrates Paul’s legacy[Read More…]
WVU Day of Giving establishes the Paul J. Nyden Graduate Scholarship with The West Virginia Press Association Foundation
By Mary EspositoFor WVU Day of Giving As part of WVU Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 25, the West Virginia Press Association Foundation—through an anonymous gift—has established the Paul J. Nyden Graduate Scholarship at the WVU Reed School of Media and Communications in honor and memory of Paul. This[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Invites Students to Apply for West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program; Paid summer internships offer one hour of college credit for the first time ever
By Lauren BodnarFor West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program Charleston — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that applications are now open for the West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program, an initiative that connects college students with meaningful summer employment across the state’s government agencies. Through 9- to 13-week paid internships, students will gain[Read More…]
Hourly, all-day challenges to boost WVU Day of Giving
WVU Today Alumni and friends will have the opportunity to amplify the impact of their gifts Wednesday (March 25) during Day of Giving at West Virginia University. The 24-hour fundraising event, organized by the WVU Foundation, is in its ninth year, encompassing the entire WVU System and raising over $142 million since 2017. “There[Read More…]
Nation’s 250th Commemorated With Lectures That Examine America’s Roots
By Kyle WarmackFor The West Virginia Humanities Council Charleston – This year, the West Virginia Humanities Council is looking back to American basics for inspiration during the nation’s 250th birthday. The organization’s annual Little Lectures series and Betsy K. McCreight Lecture in the Humanities all focus on founding principles and[Read More…]
Fossil Day to Take Place at Grave Creek Complex; Learn about the past with hands-on activities
By Lauren BodnarFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Moundsville – Fossil Day will take place on Saturday, March 28, at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages, with special access to the Carnegie Museum[Read More…]
Avoid the Dark Side
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Last week I talked about our friend in Oman who was emotional after a deadly Iran drone attack not far from his factory. “Oman is a peaceful country. We are friends with everyone. We are still trading with Iran. They are crazy! Why would[Read More…]
West Virginia Tourism Welcomes Spring with New Almost Heaven Swing BINGO; Exclusive prizes available for travelers
By Lauren BodnarFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston – Just in time for the first weekend of spring, the Department of Tourism unveiled a fresh take on BINGO. Inspired by the beloved Almost Heaven swing photo ops, this challenge invites travelers to visit the more than five dozen locations[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame To Induct 28th Class of Honorees
By Chris HamiltonFor West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, will induct its newest class of honorees during a[Read More…]