HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Featuring more student speakers than ever before, Marshall University will host its sixth annual TEDxMarshallU event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Four students alongside five other speakers from around the world will deliver talks focused on this year's theme, "Connecting Threads." Each talk will explore how and why different forces bind peopl more PR

KEYSER, West Virginia, Jan. 25 -- Potomac State College issued the following news: Marilee Kitzmiller, a Bachelor of Science in nursing major from Keyser, was recently presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher award at West Virginia University Potomac State College. According to Nursing Professor Diana Niland, "Marilee has a sincere and kind demeanor. She always includes others by inviting them to join in activities. She exhibits a positive attitude, despite the many stressors she has faced a more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 25 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: As a young student, Lee Ann Miller's interest in creative thinking drew her to the field of psychology. She attended college close to her hometown of Moundsville to study the discipline, and after earning an undergraduate degree, her interest in teaching and learning brought her to West Virginia University to enter the Master of Arts in Educational Psychology  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today applications are now available for freshman and sophomore high school students wishing to attend West Virginia's inaugural Governor's School for Tourism. Click here (https://wvde.us/gov-schools/tourism/) for information and application details. Although the popular summer educational camps have existed since 1984, Governor Justice is the more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding their digital-focused services with two exciting new initiatives: digital vehicle registration cards and the West Virginia Mobile ID. Starting today, West Virginians renewing their vehicle registration online can opt for a secure digital registration card stored in their more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: From delays in diagnosis to lower representation in clinical trials, research has shown that individuals with cystic fibrosis from underrepresented communities often experience health inequities, facing unique challenges that may contribute to poorer health outcomes. In 2023 the CF Foundation established the Health Equity Team Science Awards for the  more PR

INSTITUTE, West Virginia, Jan. 25 -- West Virginia State University issued the following news: West Virginia State University (WVSU) is launching its first doctorate degree program in May, a new Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies. The fully online, two-year program is the first doctorate degree in the history of WVSU and is designed forworking professionals from a variety of fields such as education, the non-profit sector and government. The inaugural cohort will enroll in May 2024.  more PR

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 25 -- Shepherd University issued the following news: Nonprofits and Shepherd University groups addressing critical community needs are invited to submit letters of inquiry to Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) for the group's 2024 awards, which will total $160,500. WISH will award three nonprofit grants of $26,750 each and three Shepherd University learning project grants of $26,750 each for the 2024 grant cycle. Applicant organizations must have a current 50 more PR