WVU Today In 2026, oil and gas workers will be able to receive free training from the West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Susan Harwood Training grant. The Susan Harwood Training grant has been awarded to WVU for more than 15 years and helps[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Kris Warner continues his statewide tour with the WV Association for Young Children to thank legislators for supporting landmark childcare legislation
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner On Monday, May 11th, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner will join representatives from the WV Association for Young Children (AYC) for the AYC’s fifth regional Legislative Reception to recognize local legislators. Secretary Warner agreed to attend a[Read More…]
Importance of Relationships and SELECTUSA
By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Sunday night in Washington D.C. Nathan, Shale Crescent USA President, my wife Lynnda and I had dinner with friends we met on our Turkish Road Trip in February. Kaan, the Project Manager, brought his CEO on the trip. Kaan and I have visited weekly[Read More…]
At the end of the day on Thursday, Warner reports that 48,233 voters cast a ballot in-person during early voting; Saturday is the last day to vote early
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – Early voting in-person is always very popular with West Virginia voters and the May 12th Primary Election is no exception. According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, a total of 48,233 registered voters have already cast[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Premier Talent Attraction and Retention Program Invites Veterans to Move to the State
Applications open for first-of-its-kind program By Kelsey Churgin and Lauren BodnarFor Ascend WV Charleston – Governor Patrick Morrisey yesterday announced the launch of Ascend Heroes, a new initiative aimed at attracting Veterans to West Virginia, alongside state leaders and program partners, by building on the success of the Ascend WV[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president invites community to celebrate graduates as he ends ‘Welcome Home Tour’ with Water Tower lighting
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today WHAT: West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will make the last official stop on his statewide “Welcome Home Tour” in the University’s home county — Monongalia County — when he lights the iconic Water Tower on the Evansdale area of campus during a community event. With support from Hope[Read More…]
Warner reports that 33,138 voters cast ballots in-person for the first full week of early voting; An additional 2,441 voters have voted by absentee ballot to date
By Diane NesterFor The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner said that early voting in-person is well underway for West Virginia’s Primary Election. According to Secretary Warner, polling locations in all 55 counties had a total of 33,138 voters cast[Read More…]
Healing Happens Here: Hospitals Save Lives, Communities Thrive
By Jim KaufmanFor West Virginia Hospital Association Each year, National Hospital Week offers an opportunity to recognize the vital role hospitals play in our daily lives. From May 10–16, we celebrate a simple but powerful truth: healing happens here. In West Virginia, our hospitals do more than treat illness— they[Read More…]
Registration Open for 10th Annual Dash for Diabetes 5K
By Brianna KellyFor Coplin Health Systems Ravenswood – Coplin Health Systems is teaming with the City of Ravenswood to host the 10th annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at Riverfront Park in Ravenswood, W.Va. The 3.1-mile course runs along[Read More…]
The Art of Engagement: How Teachers Shape the VirtualLearning Experience
By Erin BaldwinFor West Virginia Virtual Academy Silence fills the classroom as students diligently work through a math problem. The teacher grabs a cup of popsicle sticks and draws a student’s name, and a hushed chorus of “yes!” and “knew it!” follows a correct answer. This sounds like a typical[Read More…]
