A $500,000 gift made by James H. "Buck" Harless and his late wife, June M.
Harless, has created two professorships at the WVU College of Law. The James
H. "Buck" and June M. Harless Professorship of Law received formal
dedication, during a shared ceremony held on April 18, 2000. Both
professorships were established in recognition of the importance of the
College of Law to the people of the State of West Virginia. The Harlesses
are known, thoughout the state, as dedicated philanthropists. Buck Harless
is a self-made millionaire who has returned a substantial share of his
wealth to his community and state. He is a member of the University System
of the West Virginia Board of Trustees, and is a former chairman of the WVU
Foundation Board of Directors and a former member of the WVU Board of
Advisors. Submitted by Kathy Lynn
Buck Harless Gazette photo by CHRISTOPHER MILLETTE Mingo
County coal and timber operator Buck Harless has some ideas for bringing
more value-added wood products businesses to the state. Submitted by Kathy
Lynn