Tori Jackson (photo provided)
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Development Authority and the Parkersburg-Wood County Regional Development Corporation will hold their joint annual meeting at the Parkersburg Country Club on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m.
West Virginia University Parkersburg President Tory Jackson was the keynote speaker to discuss progress on the former Ohio Valley University site, which has been purchased by WVU at the Parkersburg Foundation and is being renovated as an Innovation and Technology Center. Masu.
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A first-generation college student, Jackson earned an associate’s degree in journalism from WVUP. She continued her education at WVU, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism, a master’s degree in organizational communication, and a doctorate in higher education administration.
She also holds a Certificate in Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership from Salem International University and a Certificate in Current Events Fundraising in Crisis Leadership from Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy.
Prior to his appointment as chancellor, Jackson held a variety of positions at WVUP, including chief operating officer, executive vice president for institutional development, president and CEO of the WVUP Foundation, and associate professor of communications. West Virginia Executive magazine named her one of its 2021 Young Gun Class members. Her colleagues also recognized her as the WVUP Bernard P. McDonough Faculty of the Year Award in 2015 and the WVUP Employee of the Year in 2014.
The Wood County Economic Development Office is committed to fostering a strong economic environment that supports business and fosters growth and new investment, while attracting sustainable businesses and a quality workforce to our communities. .
If you are not a member of PWCADC but would like to participate, please contact Kate Marlow at kate@developwoodcountywv.com.
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University in Parkersburg awarded certificates and associate and bachelor’s degrees.
