WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Artificial intelligence tools can assist emergency room physicians in accurately predicting disease but only for patients with typical symptoms, West Virginia University scientists have found. Gangqing “Michael” Hu, assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology and director of the WVU Bioinformatics Core facility,[Read More…]

SUTTON, W.Va. — On May 20, West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) hosted the Initial Opportunity Grant (IOG) Celebration, honoring the first recipients of grant funding designed to transform West Virginia’s response to the opioid crisis. The event brought together community leaders, state officials, and grantees from across West Virginia to[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On May 20, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of new members to the West Virginia University Board of Governors, picking state leaders with backgrounds in infrastructure, agriculture, and public service to help guide West Virginia University. Former West Virginia Transportation Secretary Paul A. Mattox, Jr., P.E.,[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston (UC) is excited to announce its continued accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), with reaffirmation through the 2034-2035 academic year. This milestone reflects UC’s dedication to academic excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. The accreditation followed a rigorous evaluation,[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association MacArthur, W.Va. — Leaders at the West Virginia Hive Network proudly recognize Erica Bowden and her growing business – Auntie E’s Custom Order Bakery at 300 Bethel Road in MacArthur, W.Va. – as a shining example, exemplifying resilience, growth, and staying power, embodying the spirit of[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems is once again teaming up with the City of Ravenswood to host the ninth annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run event. This year’s race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at Riverfront Park in Ravenswood, WV. Same-day[Read More…]

WHAT:  West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA), a statewide tuition-free online public charter  school, will celebrate a major milestone with its first-ever in-person graduation ceremony.  The event will honor the Class of 2025—WVVA’s inaugural group of graduating seniors— who have made history by paving the way for future students at the[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive has officially moved its Business Hub to a new, expanded location in the United Bank Building at 129 Main Street, Beckley, marking an exciting step forward for the region’s premier business support and innovation center. The Business Hub is[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,352 new businesses statewide during the month of April according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in April include Kanawha, Berkeley, Monongalia, Raleigh and Jefferson. Top five counties in total businesses registered: 1.[Read More…]