West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health received its first endowment to establish scholarship assistance for individuals seeking to obtain advanced certifications in safety and health. Nancy Valentine Harper of Rivesville, West Virginia, pledged a portion of her estate to support scholarships and a training room at WVU Extension’s Safety and Health at One Waterfront Place.
While the Safety and Health program has previously received grants and corporate scholarships for program efforts, this is the first time a scholarship program has been established to support individuals. The David Warren Harper, M.S., Workforce Development Fund was established in memory of Harper’s late husband, David Harper, who had a career in occupational safety and health management.