HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, June 13 -- Marshall University issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Marshall University Board of Governors, meeting today in regular session, approved two new degree programs, updated several student conduct policies and discussed implementation of the upcoming campus carry bill, in addition to granting President Brad D. Smith consent to execute contract extensions for two Marshall coaches. The new degree programs include a bachelor's degree in specia  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 13 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved funding for another five Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEFG) projects. To date, the WDA has awarded 174 EEGF grants totaling over $427 million with a total project cost of $1,895,017,779 since the program's inception in April 2022. It was at that time, recognizing the ne  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 13 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today he will appoint Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, a cabinet-level position in the administration. Pack is currently the Commissioner for the Bureau for Social Services within the West Virginia Department of Human Services and will remain in the position until a replacement is hired. Pack will tak  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 13 -- The West Virginia Board of Education issued the following news on June 12, 2024: The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) received a briefing about a new program to support students in foster care during its June meeting today. The Middle College Program, the first of its kind in the nation, is the culmination of a partnership between Fairmont State University (FSU), Marion County Schools, KVC West Virginia and the West Virginia Schools of Diversion and  more