The Case for “Brain Gain” in West Virginia Travis Kahle June 17, 2017 There is a constant murmur among the leaders of West Virginia bemoaning the outward migration of our state’s young talent. While our economy suffers, our brightest students look for work in Pittsburgh, DC,...
Rising Scientist Program Launched Megan Archer May 25, 2017 When 15-year-old Addison Leaberry asked to meet with Marshall University’s President Jerry Gilbert last fall, she had no idea he would agree to meet. She also had no idea that he would take her...
She Took A Leap of Faith Allyssa Covert May 17, 2017 For the past 10 months, I have woken up each day to the beautiful view of the state capitol directly across the Kanawha River. To be more specific, I was waking up in the freshman dorms at the University of...
Hey Doc…Try This! Victoria Konrad May 12, 2017 International Award Winning nutrition writer Gary Taubes Joins West Virginia health leaders at Try This for Health Professionals Day June 1 Piggybacking on the fourth annual Try This West Virginia...
Student Overcomes Obstacles and Earns Nursing Certificate Vandaleer March 22, 2017 Sarah Morris had three children and was going through a divorce when she enrolled in New River Community and Technical College’s (CTC) practical nursing program. “I always wanted to be a nurse," she...
The Giving Tree: Pineville Students Launch Website To Support Their Friends In Need Jake Lynch March 18, 2017 This story courtesy of a partnership with the great folks at The West Virginia Community Development Hub. When a class at Pineville Middle School (above) started working on a project for the Samsung...
Believing in the Future: West Virginia Future Farmers of America Kelly Irvine February 28, 2017 “I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds.” This is one of the most important phrases any Future Farmers of America (FFA) member will learn to recite. These...
Your Guide to Exploring West Virginia Women’s History Eliza Newland February 27, 2017 History helps us learn more about who we are. When we do not know our own history, however, our power and dreams can be hindered. The contributions and accomplishments of women have often been overlooked and...
WV Student Vies for Google Prize August West February 26, 2017 A talented student in Morgantown could soon have her art on the Google homepage for hundreds of millions to see. Google has announced the 53 state and territory winners in its ninth annual Doodle 4 Google...
Camp Brookside: A Hub of Activity in Summers County Angela Allison February 22, 2017 Last May marked the opening of the newly restored Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center. This 32-acre island within the New River Gorge National River once provided a summer retreat for the children of...
Lessons for State Government from Recent History Dr. William Hal Gorby February 8, 2017 Reporting on West Virginia’s 1980’s economic crisis, Rick Steelhammer in the Charleston Gazette-Mail noted on October 15, 1989: “West Virginia’s economy is going through a major transformation. Coal...
New Program To Promote Student Involvement In School And The Community Jessica Kennedy January 22, 2017 Brenda Smith, a counselor at Westside High School in Wyoming County, has been working with students for more than 30 years. Her experience has taught her that when students feel like they are part of something...
Empowering West Virginia Student Entrepreneurs Blair Dowler December 26, 2016 As you walk the colorful campuses of the colleges and universities in the Mountain State, you will hear the chatter of ideas, innovative ways of thinking and students’ entrepreneurial plans for after...
Blessings in a Backpack Debi O'Dell December 23, 2016 This story was originally published on West Virginia Executive The teacher knew they were hungry. There were five little ones in her classroom whose families were struggling to make ends meet. These...
Make Cents West Virginia Jessica Kennedy December 11, 2016 Education leaders across the state are joining forces to help students improve their financial skills. Earlier today, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) and The Education...
West Virginia Public Schools to Receive Grades Christa Curry November 15, 2016 1 Comment Starting this month, K-12 students won’t be the only ones receiving a report card. Public schools will be expected to demonstrate progress, according to a new school accountability system launched by the...
There is Only The Commons Jason Marling October 31, 2016 If I asked any John Marshall High School graduate from 1968 until 2015 where they ate lunch, I would get a specific answer. They wouldn’t have to think about it. They wouldn’t have to try to remember....