Historic year of giving expands scholarship opportunities for WVSU students
WVSU achieves a historic 2026 fiscal year, raising over $5.5M, awarding $1.07M+ in scholarships, and launching the $25M State of Tomorrow campaign.
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WV-native and former American Medical Association President to speak at Marshall
Dr. Patrice Harris, former AMA President, keynotes the Marshall Minority Health Institute’s Youth Early Diversion Conference at Marshall University.
A Black Charleston church born during the Civil War celebrates 160 years
Simpson Memorial UMC’s fall celebration will feature faith, history and two-time James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller
‘I wasn’t homeless because I was using, I was using because I was homeless’ – former unhoused talk long path to rejoining society
Truth Pharm presents participant-informed research on homelessness, digital barriers, and care systems at CEG's 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit in Huntington, WV.
A Viral Songwriting Challenge Shines a Spotlight on the Tradition of Hip Hop in West Virginia
This spring, the community media organization Black By God challenged West Virginia artists to write a lyrical love letter to the state, breathing new life into the state’s hip hop scene
For some West Virginians, a historic $450M Chemours settlement over forever chemicals is too little, too late
Parkersburg residents react to Chemours' historic $450M PFAS settlement as federal drinking water protections face potential rollbacks and long-term health harms linger.
How the Potter Family Is Growing Junior Golf in West Virginia
The Potter family honors the legacy of Maddox 'Mad Dog' Potter by directing the Under Armour Junior Tour and funding pediatric cancer research in WV.
‘I don’t have to worry if they think I’m weird for my sexuality” – Appalachian Queer Youth Summit lets kids be kids
Inside the Appalachian Queer Youth Summit: A safe haven hosted by ACLU-WV where West Virginia LGBTQ+ youth build community, organizing skills, and joy.
Community celebrates ‘Joy & Justice’ with the Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium
Chanceé Lundy and the Southern Black Girls & Women's Consortium brought the Joy & Justice Tour to Charleston, launching the $550 #BlackGirlJoyChallenge grant.
WV-native and former American Medical Association President to speak at Marshall
Dr. Patrice Harris, former AMA President, keynotes the Marshall Minority Health Institute’s Youth Early Diversion Conference at Marshall University.
A Black Charleston church born during the Civil War celebrates 160 years
Simpson Memorial UMC’s fall celebration will feature faith, history and two-time James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller
‘I wasn’t homeless because I was using, I was using because I was homeless’ – former unhoused talk long path to rejoining society
Truth Pharm presents participant-informed research on homelessness, digital barriers, and care systems at CEG's 3rd Annual Syndemic Summit in Huntington, WV.
A Viral Songwriting Challenge Shines a Spotlight on the Tradition of Hip Hop in West Virginia
This spring, the community media organization Black By God challenged West Virginia artists to write a lyrical love letter to the state, breathing new life into the state’s hip hop scene
For some West Virginians, a historic $450M Chemours settlement over forever chemicals is too little, too late
Parkersburg residents react to Chemours' historic $450M PFAS settlement as federal drinking water protections face potential rollbacks and long-term health harms linger.
How the Potter Family Is Growing Junior Golf in West Virginia
The Potter family honors the legacy of Maddox 'Mad Dog' Potter by directing the Under Armour Junior Tour and funding pediatric cancer research in WV.
‘I don’t have to worry if they think I’m weird for my sexuality” – Appalachian Queer Youth Summit lets kids be kids
Inside the Appalachian Queer Youth Summit: A safe haven hosted by ACLU-WV where West Virginia LGBTQ+ youth build community, organizing skills, and joy.
Community celebrates ‘Joy & Justice’ with the Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium
Chanceé Lundy and the Southern Black Girls & Women's Consortium brought the Joy & Justice Tour to Charleston, launching the $550 #BlackGirlJoyChallenge grant.