Wednesday is Earth Day, and with that in view three local experts talked about climate, energy efficiency and energy jobs during a statewide webinar last weekend. The webinar was hosted […]
Education
Mon BOE to consider levy rates at tonight’s meeting
Pandemics don’t care about property values. That’s why members of the Monongalia County Board of Education are meeting in special session today. Levy rates will be the main topic of […]
Fairmont State nursing school waives TEAS for 2020-21 academic year
Fairmont State University’s School of Nursing has received approval from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Practice, ACEN, to waive the TEAS testing program admission requirement for the 2020-2021 […]
How does light work?
Light is everywhere. It is there when we wake up and the Sun is blinding our eyes. It is there when night falls and we flick switches and press buttons […]
Promise scholarship extended to October
COVID-19 brought a note to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on Friday. In response to the pandemic that has closed high schools and colleges across the state, the […]
WVU receives $20.2M, money to help students impacted by pandemic
West Virginia University’s Board of Governors said Friday afternoon that it has received $20.2 million in coronavirus stimulus money for students impacted by the pandemic. The announcement was made by […]
Groups virtually talk renovations, new buildings
Could a new high school solely devoted to STEM and career technical education pursuits make the grade in Monongalia County? That’s what the district would like to know … from […]
2020-21 school calendar gets board approval
No one knows if year will start in classrooms or at students’ homes KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education approved the 2020-21 school calendar Monday, though Superintendent Steve […]
Wotring concerned about access to technology
KINGWOOD — As Preston County Schools adjust to the new normal of remote learning, they are trying to find ways to reach every student. Last year, Preston was one of […]
WVU in-person summer classes cancelled
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter Wednesday announcing no in-person classes through the summer while praising the WVU community’s COVID-19 response. The letter also noted measures will […]
