Huntington has committed $2 million to the Startup Engine, including a $500,000 charitable grant through the WVU Foundation for the operation of the business accelerator and the provision of $1.5 million for a venture capital fund managed through Mountain State Capital on behalf of the accelerator program.
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West Virginia University graduate André Schneider credits the holistic approach he learned as a master’s student in helping him succeed as a coach. The Brazil native had little time to evaluate and modify the U15 Team of Porto Vitoria in the beginning of October.
Geologist Joseph Lebold leads Inside WVU today host April Kaull through his new book, "Roadside Geology of West Virginia." Part of Mountain Press Publishing Company’s national series, "Roadside Geology." Lebold and co-author Christopher Wilkinson, professor emeritus in the School of Music, journeyed along the roads of the Mountain State over the last four years, past road cuts exposing contorted rock layers, coral reefs and ancient red soils to create this guide for travelers.
WVU Law professor Shine Tu has contributed to a new book on U.S.copyright, patent, and trademark law.
West Virginia University Lifetime Activities has announced spring 2019 class registration. Classes for all ages are available and include aquatics, martial arts, gymnastics, fitness and more for toddlers, youth and adults. Highlighted classes include aquatics, Hatha yoga, gymnastics, scuba, mental training, Martial Arts and Lifeguarding certifications.
In the world of athletics, there are hundreds of brands, influencers, products and accounts to follow and keep up with. Each may have their own story, but how often is there an opportunity to watch one build from the ground up?