CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 17 -- The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources issued the following news release: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) approved the Highmark Health Options West Virginia (HHO WV) application to become a Managed Care Organization (MCO) option for Medicaid eligible West Virginians. HHO WV Blue Cross and Blue Shield-branded health plans will be an option for West Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries be more PR

GLENVILLE, West Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Glenville State College issued the following news release: * * * Glenville State University receives Grant to Increase Awareness for Natural Resource Managment Program * * * Dr. Rico M. Gazal, Professor in the Department of Land Resources at Glenville State University (GSU), has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the recruitment and retention efforts within the university's esteemed Natural Resource Management program. This i more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 18 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: A beloved West Virginia University professor is expanding educational opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the greater Morgantown community via a planned gift of over $1 million to support a lecture focused on political leadership and democratic institutions. Professor Emeritus Robert E. DiClerico retired from the Department of Political Science at the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences in  more PR

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 18 -- Shepherd University issued the following news: A Shepherd University business administration student is the national champion of the 2023 T.E.A.M. University Challenge, a collegiate-level competition where students from around the country develop individual investment portfolios using the E-Valuator.com software program. Emma Norton of Martinsburg, West Virginia, ranked number one in the competition, in which each student was allocated $100,000 to inves more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: An innovative study at Marshall University published in Arthroplasty Today explores the use of robotic-assisted joint replacement in revision knee scenarios, comparing the pre- and post-revision implant positions in a series of revision total knee arthroplasties (TKA) using a state-of-the-art robotic arm system. In this retrospective study, the orthopaedic team at the Marshall more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 17 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will accept request for proposals (RFPs) for the 2024 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) in early February.Organizations and local educational agencies that design and implement robust academic programs across the state are invited to apply for funds. The 21st CCLC program provides students with opportunities  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced during his State of the State address last week that seven companies will generate more than 570 new, high-paying jobs and a total investment of over $373 million. "The economic development momentum and investment we're seeing is another indicator of the prosperity we are creating here in our great state," Gov. Justice said. "I want to thank th more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: In his State of the State address last week, Gov. Justice unveiled a tax cut package designed to put more money back into the pockets of West Virginians of all ages. The plan includes significant reforms to the state's Social Security income tax, child and dependent care credit, and senior citizen property tax credit. "These tax cuts are about putting West Virginians fir more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 17 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University is proud to announce a partnership with BetterMynd Teletherapy, a leading mental health platform dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality counseling services. This collaboration signifies a significant step towards prioritizing the mental well-being of our students. In response to the growing importance of mental health awareness and the evolving needs of our community,  more PR