WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The White House issued the following news release: President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members on the President's Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics: * Jules Buenabenta, Chair * Ana Marie Argilagos * Noel Candelaria * Anna Maria Chavez * Evelyn DeJesus * Ana Maria Garcia Blanco * Olivia C. Irlando * Leah Beth Katz-Hernandez * Regina Montoya * Enr  more

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSawa) -- Shepherd University issued the following news: Internationally acclaimed writer Barbara Kingsolver was presented the 2022 Appalachian Heritage Writer's Award at Shepherd University last night. Dr. Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt, director of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, presented the award to Kingsolver, who is this year's Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence. During her two-day residency at Shepherd, Kingsolver spent time wi  more