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King University Releases New Statistical Model for Predicting U.S. Monthly Average Gasoline Prices
Newest KIRES study examines relationships between crude oil, wholesale and retail gasoline prices from onset of COVID-19 pandemic through Russia’s invasion of Ukraine BRISTOL, Tenn., June 23, 2022 — Following a two-and-a-half-year study that examines relationships...
Student Erin Peters selected for Department of Defense SMART Scholars program
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 19, 2022 — King University student Erin Peters has been accepted to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program. The prestigious award includes scholarship funding, as well as a guaranteed job with the DOD following...
Abel Joins Wellspring Foundation
ABINGDON, Va., May 17, 2022 — Susan Abel has joined the Wellspring Foundation as director of operations and engagement. In her role, Abel will be key in serving the organization’s goals of advancing the healthcare interests of residents in Washington, Smyth,...
King Graduates Serving as Leaders with Ballad Health
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 17, 2022— Throughout Ballad Health’s service region, graduates of King University’s nursing program are serving in leadership positions, including as chief nursing officers (CNO) and hospital administrators. The group includes alumni who...
WCSA Earns Top Ranking in Operations, Performance for Twelfth Consecutive Year
ABINGDON, Va. — For the 12th consecutive year, the Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has earned a Gold Award in operations and performance excellence from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water. The recognition is the highest ranking...
Professor Jodi Helbert named Social Worker of the Year
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 3, 2022— Professor Jodi Helbert, Ph.D., was recently chosen as Social Worker of the Year by the Northeast Tennessee Branch Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-TN). The honor recognizes Helbert’s vast contributions to...
King University Honors Spring Graduates
BRISTOL, Tenn., April 30, 2022 — More than 275 graduates attaining degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels were recognized during King University’s spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 30. Following longtime King tradition, faculty...
King University Recognizes 2022 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Recipients
BRISTOL, Tenn., April 30, 2022 — King University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. First presented in 1890 and awarded annually by more than 70 colleges and universities throughout the South, the award honors...