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WVU hires experienced scientist, academic leader to serve as provost and vice president for academic affairs
WVU Today Following a national search focused on the academic future of West Virginia University, President Michael T. Benson is announcing the hiring of Beverly Wendland, an accomplished scholar and academic leader with wide-ranging higher education experience, to serve as the University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Beverly is a nationally recognized[Read More…]
OP ED: We pay for dental coverage. So where is the care?
By Nika Hettlinger, DDSPresident, West Virginia Dental Association People who pay for dental coverage expect it to work. Too often in West Virginia, it does not. I have been a dentist in Cabell County for nearly 20 years, and I see this every day. Most of my patients are working[Read More…]
WVU to induct 4 into Academy of Distinguished Alumni
WVU Today A distinguished cohort of four West Virginia University graduates will be inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni in recognition of their groundbreaking achievements in business, communications and education. This year’s inductees, Michael J. Florio, Nitin N. Kumbhani, Mary Ellen Mazey and Morris Morrison, will be celebrated during a ceremony on Friday, Jan.[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU Statler College to host teams from across West Virginia during VEX Robotics Competition
WVU Today WHAT: The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering will host the Mountaineer VEX Robotics Competition for the fourth year in a row. VEX draws student teams from across West Virginia to design and build a robot and compete in an elimination-style[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Association praises Trump Administration EPA for extending effluent limitation guidelines compliance timelines
By Chris HamiltonPresident and CEO, West Virginia Coal Association Charleston —The West Virginia Coal Association today applauded the Trump Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category – Deadline Extensions Rule. The rule provides much-needed compliance flexibility for[Read More…]
WVU experts explain how federal ‘Engines’ funding for region’s energy industry can keep heat on and lower winter utility bills
WVU Today Winter is no wonderland for many Appalachian homes and businesses now struggling with utility bills and facing the prospect of losing heat if ice storms or increased demand for power bring down the electric grid. A West Virginia University electrical engineer and geologist say the solutions for problems like those[Read More…]
Allegheny Metallurgical launches new year with two-day job fair in Bridgeport
From Agency LMC Bridgeport – Allegheny Metallurgical will host a two-day job fair on Friday, Jan. 9, and Saturday, Jan.10, at the Bridgeport Conference Center as it seeks to expand its workforce to over 500 employees. The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday,[Read More…]
Savannah Bodkin named PRSA West Virginia Young Professional of the Year
From Agency LMC ELKINS — Agency LMC (LMC), a premier full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations agency based in Elkins, W.Va., proudly announces that Savannah Bodkin, Account Executive, has been named 2025 Young Professional of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) West Virginia Chapter. The honor[Read More…]
Join a free beginner-friendly webinar for researching historic properties hosted by WV State Archives, History and Historic Preservation
WV Department of Tourism CHARLESTON — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own home![Read More…]
