MORGANTOWN — Leaders of WVU and Marshall University teamed Monday to introduce a new initiative designed to keep West Virginia college graduates working and prospering here in the Mountain State. And, as West Virginia University struggles through its Academic Transformation process, ...
Several West Virginia leaders are in Seattle, Wash., this week for the latest installment of the “Choose West Virginia Tour.” House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the group, which includes Senate President Craig Blair, WVU President Gordon Gee, Marshall President Brad Smith ...
CHARLESTON — Forbes Magazine says the wealthiest man in West Virginia is no longer Gov. Jim Justice, but Brad Smith, president of Marshall and former president and CEO of Intuit Software in Silicon Valley. Forbes reporter Matt Durot wrote the article. “We figure he’s worth bout ...
by E. Gordon Gee and Brad D. Smith As presidents of West Virginia’s two large public universities, we share more than a mission to educate our state’s citizens — we share a drive to build bridges, blast barriers and soar beyond boundaries to unearth West Virginia’s transformative ...
The Ascend West Virginia program held a digital round table with members of the West Virginia press via Zoom Friday afternoon to discuss the program’s progress. In attendance on the call were Ascend leaders and community partners, as well as two Ascend program participants. First ...
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Ascend West Virginia, a talent attraction and retention program, Thursday announced its inaugural class will soon pack their bags for Morgantown, the program’s first host city. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, Ascend will ...