CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently investigate social media posts and warnings circulating in communities across the state. "We will tenaciously pursue these bad a  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: John Hollander, Ph.D., senior advisor for research development in the Office of Research and Graduate Education, will serve as interim chair of the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, effective Sept. 1. "I am excited for the opportunity to work with the outstanding faculty, staff and students in the department and continue to build on its   more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 12 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University (WLU) is proud to extend an invitation to all alumni residing in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) region to reconnect with their alma mater by joining the DMV Alumni Chapter. Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently, your connection to WLU is a lifelong relationship that plays a critical role in the university's legacy, growth, and success. Alumni   more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 13 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University is proud to announce the induction of four outstanding alumni into its prestigious Wall of Honor during the upcoming 2024 Homecoming festivities. The induction ceremony, a highlight of the event, will take place on October 18, 2024, at The President's Recognition Banquet in the College Union Ballroom. * * * The 2024 Alumni Wall of Honor Inductees include: Jennifer Schwertfeger   more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: The WVU School of Nursing Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Dr. Brad Phillips, has been selected as a WVU Bridge Faculty Fellow. Bridge Faculty Fellows work with the Bridge Initiative to engage with the policy arena, increase the impact of their work for the public good, and stimulate new ideas for research and innovation to help fulfill WVU  more