Hundreds of students were introduced to the wealth of career opportunities in the aerospace and aviation industry at March’s Student Aviation Summit.

On March 17 at a Board of Governors meeting, West Virginia University at Parkersburg approved an increase in tuition for in-state students and salary increases for some employees, among other items.

The new program will start with the Fall 2027 semester as a hybrid online program designed to accommodate the work schedules of employed individuals.

The scholarship was established by alumnus Terry Cox and his wife, Valen, to honor Valen as a military spouse who earned her degree over the course of 40 years.

The program will create a seamless transfer pathway for students who earn an associate degree at Nashville State Community College to continue on to earn a bachelor degree from Tennessee State University.

The partnership is led by the college’s Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education and is supported by the Ready to Reconnect workforce development program.

The gift comes from university alumnus Gary Sharpe and his wife Connie Sharpe. 

The scholarship will support students with financial need who are studying history.

The award comes from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care in recognition of the success of students in the university’s Respiratory Care program.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has donated $1 million to the college’s efforts to double its number of healthcare graduates through the purchase of new equipment.