By C.J. HarveyFor The University of Charleston The University of Charleston is proud to share that a paper co-authored by President Marty Roth has received the 2026 Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp Award for Long-Term Impact, presented by the European Marketing Academy (EMAC) and the International Journal of Research in Marketing (IJRM). The paper, “The[Read More…]
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The Gift of Personal Liberty & Economic Opportunity
By Greg Kozera For Thoughts to Ponder This week Lynnda and I were in Florida with our youngest and his family. We arrived a day early and went to Epcot for dinner, the fireworks and The American Adventure attraction, particularly in this 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.[Read More…]
The EdVenture Group Marks 25 Years of Impact with Milestone Celebration in Morgantown
By Kylee HassanFor The EdVenture Group Morgantown — On June 4, 2026, The EdVenture Group welcomed an invited gathering of educators, community leaders, program partners, and longtime supporters from West Virginia and across the country to the Erickson Alumni Center at West Virginia University to celebrate 25 years of impact, partnership, and[Read More…]
Charleston Tennis Club Celebrates 100 Years of Community, Competition and Connection
By Steve Rubin For The Charleston Tennis Club Charleston – The Charleston Tennis Club will celebrate a century of tennis, tradition and community during its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 13, marking 100 years since a group of Charleston residents came together with a shared passion for the game and[Read More…]
Fans Score BOGO Wings and Schooner Specials at Wings Etc. Just in Time for the World Cup
By Molly LinkFor Wings Etc. Grill & Pub Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is Watch Party Central, with big-screen TVs, ice-cold beverages and mix-and-match flavor combos that’ll please any crowd. Fort Wayne, Ind. — Fans can score Big Flavor and game-day value during the most-watched sporting event in the world,[Read More…]
West Virginia is One of Only 10 States to Earn a Grade Above a C+ on the Maternal Mental Health State Report Card from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.
By Amy TolliverFor WV Perinatal Partnership The WV Perinatal Partnership is proud to announce that West Virginia has earned a B- grade in the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health’s 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card; a significant achievement that reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to improving maternal mental health[Read More…]
WVU researcher develops soft and ‘squishy’ robotic hand for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries
By Rachel BroskyFor WVU, Today A new robotic gripper designed to pick fruit could mean supermarket shoppers enjoy better quality produce as well as new options like pawpaws, a West Virginia University researcher said. Anand Mishra, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering[Read More…]
Free Webinar to Address Catfishing, Romance Scams and Sextortion Targeting Young People
By Becky WhiteFor Mission West Virginia Hurricane – Mission West Virginia’s THINK Program will host a free educational webinar, “Catfishing, Romance and Sextortion,” on June 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The training is designed for parents, youth-serving professionals, educators, social workers and anyone who works with or[Read More…]
Allegheny Metallurgical Announces Two-Day Job Fair to Support Workforce Growth in West Virginia’s Coal Mining Industry
By Amber SchoonoverFor Allegheny Metallurgical Morgantown. – Allegheny Metallurgical, a West Virginia-based metallurgical coal company, has announced a two-day job fair aimed at connecting both skilled workers and those exploring new career paths with high-quality opportunities within its organization. The event will be held at the Loft Conference Center in[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Tourism Honors Local Preservation Champions with History Hero Awards
By Lindsey FunkFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston – The West Virginia Department of Tourism proudly recognizes this year’s recipients of the prestigious History Heroes Awards, honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of local history. “Museums and historical[Read More…]



