ATHENS, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Dr. Stephen Kuehn, Associate Professor of Geology and director of the Electron Microprobe Laboratory at Concord University, was awarded $40,000 to upgrade the laboratory. This is the only facility of its kind in West Virginia, which greatly enhances the opportunities for students on campus. Dr. Kuehn says of the award, "For more than a decade we have been running the only facility of this kind in West Virgin more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Fairmont State University issued the following news story: * * * Strategic Planning a Priority for 2024 * * * During the December 7 Board of Governor's meeting, Fairmont State University's independent auditing firm Suttle & Stalnaker reported, for the sixth year in a row, the University closed out the fiscal year in strong financial standing. The University was given an unmodified opinion on the audit, which is the highest status it can receive, c more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news story: High school students may have noticed a recent trend in the college application process. Post-secondary institutions across the country have begun to place less emphasis on standardized test scores and more on high school GPAs. In many cases, standardized tests are not required at all. Fairmont State is already known as a school that provides a streamlined application process as well as generous schol more PR

GLENVILLE, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Glenville State College issued the following news release: Glenville State University's Board of Governors proudly announces the successful conclusion of the semester, highlighting numerous achievements and a positive outlook for the academic community. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Mark A. Manchin, President of Glenville State University, the Board of Governors is pleased to report a semester marked by academic excellence, student accomplishments,  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) is proposing a childcare tax credit for working families, which he will introduce as a bill in the 2024 legislative session. Woelfel's legislation aims to strike at two goals: reducing child poverty and improving availability of child care. "In West Virginia, our child poverty rate is 25% and trending upward," said Woelfel. "Often, it is cheaper  more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: This holiday season, the work of a West Virginia University employee is on display at the White House. Mary Veselicky, a program assistant in the WVU School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics, had the opportunity to spread Mountaineer spirit and Christmas cheer as a volunteer decorator. "I have always enjoyed decorating our house for the holidays with my mom, especially at Christmas," she said. "The  more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- West Virginia University issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2023: West Virginia University Libraries and the Teaching and Learning Commons began to implement plans Friday (Dec. 8) developed from recommendations initially announced in September for academic support services. The Libraries' restructuring plan calls for centralizing and streamlining services and operations to create greater consistency and increase efficiency. The restructuring will result i more PR