Bianca BosworthBianca Bosworth

Born in Charleston, Bianca Bosworth spent years traveling the world as a travel nurse and freelance writer. In 2009 she returned to West Virginia to pursue a career in writing and mountaineering. She now calls Putnam County near Charleston home. She can be reached at 304-575-7390 or bosworth@wvexplorer.com.
The West Virginia Tourism Office’s new television commercials took the industry’s top honor at the U.S. Travel Association’s Mercury Awards on Aug. 20, 2019.

W.Va. tourism commercials win top national award

The West Virginia Tourism Office’s new television commercials took the industry’s top honor at the U.S. Travel Association’s Mercury Awards on Aug. 20, according to Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby. The Tourism Office and its renowned “Almost Heaven, West Virginia” campaign was recognized by the National Council of State Tourism Directors in the category Broadcast Advertising: … Read more

Professor Kathryn Williamson and students use the 14-inch telescope at White Hall.

WVU receives record $181 million-plus in research funding

External funding for research and other sponsored programs at West Virginia University totaled $181.4 million this past fiscal year, a university record that bucks a downward trend that sees institutions grappling with dwindling resources. “Our record-breaking numbers reflect the commitment of our faculty, staff, and partners to continue elevating the research profile of West Virginia University,” … Read more

Students at Alderson Broaddus University cheer the Battlers at George Byrer Field.

Alderson Broaddus U. welcomes 13 new faculty members

Alderson Broaddus University this week welcomed 13 new faculty members to its scenic campus overlooking the Tygart Valley River at Philippi, West Virginia. The private, four-year institution founded in 1871 has been a leader and innovator in higher education, notably in health and natural sciences and stands out as one of the most innovative health … Read more

McMurran Hall at Shepherd University fronts East German Street in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Princeton Review ranks Shepherd among best in southeast

Shepherd University has been ranked among the best colleges in the southeastern U.S. by The Princeton Review, which has ranked 656 colleges across five U.S. regions, according to provost Dr. Scott Beard. “This recognition showcases Shepherd’s academic programs, student support services, and campus events for our current and future student body,” Beard said of the … Read more

Chris Cline photographed for Forbes in June 2017 by Jamel Toppin. Photo courtesy W.Va. Hall of Fame.

Business Hall of Fame to honor Cline, Bayless, Sheppard, Vecellio

The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame will posthumously honor coal industry billionaire and philanthropist Chris Cline and three other state business leaders who have led widespread growth—Bill Bayless of American Campus Communities, Judy K. Sheppard of Professional Services of America, and Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., of Vecellio Group. W. Marston “Marty” Becker, chairman of … Read more

Students move into dorms at West Liberty University at West Liberty, West Virginia.

West Liberty U. welcomes six-percent increase in residence

West Liberty University is welcoming increased residence as students return the Hilltop this week at West Liberty, West Virginia, in the Mountain State’s northern panhandle. “This year we are pleased to say that we expect more students to reside in campus housing,” says Marcella Snyder, executive director of Housing and Student Life in the department … Read more

Morning dawns on the West Virginia University Tech Campus in Beckley, West Virginia

Traffic to increase as new semester starts at WVU Tech in Beckley

As students and employees return to West Virginia University Tech’s new campus in Beckley, West Virginia, school administrators are alerting the community to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and around campus. New students and their families will be moving into campus residence halls this weekend, according to Jen Wood Cunningham, director of university relations. … Read more