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WVSOM 47th annual commencement
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS)– The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine held it’s 47th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Medical students celebrated all week and finally walked across the stage. The class of 2024 showed off all of their hard work for their friends and family. Campus President, James Nemitz congratulates all of the hard-working men and women. […]
Concord University launches the first virtual integrated career services website in the state
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS ) – Concord University students will now have 24-7 access to AI-powered interview, cover letter, LinkedIn, and resume assistance through the first virtual integrated career services website in West Virginia. Resources, articles, blogs, and support designed specifically for student interests and career pathways will be available, and the platform will allow students […]
Concord University nursing program hosts first white coat ceremony
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – On Thursday evening, May 2nd, 2024, Concord University hosted its first ever white coat ceremony. Friends and family lined up outside Wilkes Family Chapel to see the first set of white coat members. It’s a big step for the nursing program, which first started in 2022. Michele Holt is the Director […]
Mercer County Schools names 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County Schools named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year at a banquet on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The banquet recognized those who were nominated for Teacher of the Year from schools across the county. Kimberly Yahya, a 4th grade teacher at Athens Elementary, was named the 2024-2025 Mercer County Teacher […]
Concord University adds three certificate programs for Fall 2024
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — The Higher Learning Commission has approved three new certificate programs that will be offered at Concord University beginning this fall. These new certificate programs include two undergraduate certificates, one in Child Welfare and one in Geographic Information Systems, and one at the graduate level, Human Resource Management. Students who earn the […]
Concord University Adds Three New Certificate Programs Available Fall 2024
ATHENS, W.Va. (Hinton News) – The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reviewed and approved three new certificate programs to be offered at Concord University beginning this fall, including Child Welfare (undergraduate level), Human Resource Management (graduate level), and Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate level). Students who earn the Child Welfare Certificate will be competent in the use and application of social work skills required to work in child welfare, and be equipped to work in direct practice programs that impact children and families. This program is designed for students that are in related undergraduate programs, such as Sociology and Psychology at Concord. The Child...
Students from Mercer County high schools visit HBCU colleges
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — 31 high school students were able to visit colleges thanks to the Mercer County School system. On April 26, 2024, the students went to visit two Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU) in North and South Carolina. Dr. William White, who started the first tours in February to the Washington D.C. and Baltimore […]
Bluefield State University Graduation
BLUEFIELD (WVNS) – With April ending and May around the corner, many students are preparing to step into their professional career. Bluefield State University undergraduate and master’s degree students have received their degree. A graduation ceremony was held on Saturday, April 27th at the Brushfork Armory. Over 200 students have graduated in this year’s class. […]
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