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Today is Sunday, March 1, 2026.
#1 – From WV STATE PARKS – West Virginia state park restaurants host Cellar to Table dinner series
West Virginia State Parks are hosting their Cellar to Table Dinner Series at select park restaurants across the state. The four-course meals highlight locally sourced ingredients and traditional Appalachian flavors prepared with modern culinary techniques. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Reserve your spot today!
Learn more: https://wvstateparks.com/cellar-to-table-dinners/
#2 – From MFG MARSHALL – Marshall’s SMART Program builds skills for advanced manufacturing careers
Marshall University’s SMART Program — Systems Maintenance, Automation and Robotics Technology — offers hands-on training for careers in industrial maintenance and automated systems. Students gain practical experience working with robotics and advanced manufacturing equipment to meet growing workforce demand. Flexible credential pathways make the program accessible to recent graduates and adults seeking retraining.
Read more: https://www.mfg.marshall.edu/education-training/career-skills-programs/smart-program/
#3 – From WVU TODAY – WVU to seed innovation in support of Strategic Compass
West Virginia University is launching a new effort to seed early-stage innovation projects aligned with its Strategic Compass priorities. The initiative supports ideas that advance education, research, health and community engagement while strengthening long-term impact across the state. The program also connects to WVU’s upcoming Day of Giving to support innovation grants and student opportunity.
Read more: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/02/20/wvu-to-seed-innovation-in-support-of-strategic-compass
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
