This Week in West Virginia History: Sept. 1-7
Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Sept. 1, 1777: Fort…
Category: West Virginia News
WVU issues statement, offers condolences to Diviney family
West Virginia University released the following statement upon learning of the death of former student Ryan Diviney: “Our sincere condolences are with the Diviney family with word of Ryan’s death.…
Alderson Broaddus University Releases Dean’s and Honorable Mention lists for Summer 2019
PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Dr. Joan Propst, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, of Alderson Broaddus University has released the Dean’s and Honorable Mention lists to recognize students for their…
St. Joseph’s Hospital to open Ophthalmology Clinic to provide care for those with cataracts
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Hospital will be opening an Ophthalmology Clinic to provide care for those with cataracts. Allison Bardes, MD; Lingo Lai, MD; Thomas Mauger, MD; and Lee…
Big bunco is coming!
A new Bunco experience is coming to Buckhannon in a big way. The Upshur County Arts Alliance is sponsoring a Big Bunco Bash fundraiser to be held on Sunday afternoon,…
WVU project forges pathways for underrepresented faculty
Researchers at West Virginia University are helping universities nationwide overcome barriers to STEM faculty careers for women and underrepresented minorities. While there have been increases in the diversity of faculty…
Karen and Jerry West donate to WVU Medicine Children’s “Grow Children’s” Capital Campaign
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Karen and Jerry West, West Virginia University Men’s Basketball and Los Angeles Lakers legend, have made a leadership-level donation to the WVU Medicine Children’s “Grow Children’s” Capital…
The Camera Club picture winner of the month is Al Tucker
BUCKHANNON – The Buckhannon Upshur Camera Club was recently honored to learn more about photography from guest speaker, Kevin Frick, from Harrison County. Kevin shared some pointers and encouraged photographers…
WVU names 2019 class of Ruby Fellows
Seven students pursuing doctoral degrees at West Virginia University are receiving funding through the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows Program. Lauryn Alexander, Heather Baldwin, Elaine Christman, John Hansen, Emily Hughes, Alyssa…
This Week in West Virginia History: Aug. 25-31
Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. August 25, 1903: Soprano…
