CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sophomore Gillian Morton wants to be a physician assistant. She also wants to work in the public health arena and go into rural communities "Because I grew up in a very underserved urban neighborhood and I also have family in rural areas in Ohio and West Virginia. It's really important to me to serve the community I came from--wh more PR

CUMBERLAND, Maryland, Aug. 30 -- Allegany College of Maryland issued the following news release: Four colleges - two in Maryland and two in West Virginia - signed a partnership agreement on Monday that paves the way for collaboration in a wide range of workforce training programs. "This agreement provides a mechanism to increase accessibility and reduce student costs in high-demand programs throughout the region," said Dr. Chris Gilmer, campus president of Potomac State College of West Virgini more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University Communication Disorders faculty member Jennifer Baker was recently certified as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist. The certification is provided by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction, which is an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association. The certification process included coursework, a supervised clinical practicum, and a comprehensive exam. Baker is an more PR

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 30 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College has announced the appointment of Jonathan M. Kokos to the role of vice president for business & finance and chief financial officer. "Jon brings a solid breadth of experience with him, and he has provided sound financial management throughout his career in higher education," said President Maurice Scherrens. "We look forward to having him on the senior leadership team." Kokos comes to Newberry fr more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 30 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: To assist WVU School of Nursing students with the transition into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, the SOAR Peer Coaching Program aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and to build resiliency, self-compassion and stress reduction skills. The SOAR (Success, Outreach, And Resilience) Peer Coaching Program builds upon the popularity of the My S more PR

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 30 -- Shepherd University issued the following news: The George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War will present a lecture by Steven Cowie based on his book "When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on the Civilians Who Called It Home." The free talk will take place Thursday, September 21, from 7-9 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown. "When Hell Came to Sharpsburg" investigates how the B more PR

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Omnis Fuel Technologies will invest $800 million in the Pleasants Power Plant and create an estimated 600 jobs. Omnis Fuel specializes in developing, licensing, and commercializing innovative technologies to aid sustainable energy production. The coal-fired plant restarted the production of electricity Wednesday morning, s more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Mike Honaker as Inspector General of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. "Delegate Honaker has dedicated his life to public service, and I am thrilled to announce he will be West Virginia's new Inspector General," Gov. Justice said. "With his extensive law enforcement background and passion for public  more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent within West Virginia, is now accepting applications from recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates, helping the Mountain State's best and brightest young professionals stay close to home. Built on the foundation of the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative and the state Department of  more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent within West Virginia, is now accepting applications from recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates, helping West Virginia's best and brightest young professionals stay close to home. Built on the foundation of the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative and the state Department of To more PR