ATHENS, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Concord University issued the following news release: The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and Community and Technical College System have awarded Concord University $5,000 in support of the First-Generation Committee's initiatives to empower, celebrate and foster the success of first-generation students. First-generation students are the first in their families to obtain a four-year degree, and they often face challenges that others may not e  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 26 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: West Virginia Wesleyan College will recognize alumni who have contributed to their communities and alma mater during Homecoming 2024. Awards will be presented during the Founder's Day Ceremony on Oct. 11 in Wesley Chapel. Alumni Service: Adena D. Barnette-Miller '03 Adena Barnette-Miller graduated from Ripley High School in 1999 and earned her undergraduate degree in Secondary Social Studies Educ  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: During the summer, eight West Virginia University School of Nursing faculty members completed the STEPS Simulation Certification Program. The certification, offered by the WVU David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS), is designed for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation. Nursing f  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The West Virginia Department of Health issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of a rise in emergency room visits related to bee stings, which have increased significantly compared to last year. With the transition into fall, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as wasps, including yellow jackets and hornets, become more aggressive, a trait that is believed to have been made worse by recent drough  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: Today, representatives from West Virginia Wesleyan College and Battlers Knob LLC have announced plans for educational offerings at the former campus of Alderson Broaddus University. West Virginia Wesleyan plans to explore offering courses, degree programs, and training opportunities in allied health fields and a variety of other areas most immediately needed in the State and region. President of We  more