It’s all academic for Sawyer Rudy. “Celebrating this, as we celebrate sports, brings awareness to academics,” the student at Morgantown High School said. “And,” he continued, “it encourages other students […]
Education
Here’s how Preston schools get their funding
To understand why Preston County Schools is requesting a renewal of its special maintenance levy, it’s helpful to understand where county school systems get their money. The biggest part is […]
2023 Professor of the Year announced
The Faculty Merit Foundation announced that Professor Erin Goodykoontz, of West Virginia University, is the winner of the foundation’s 2023 Professor of the Year award. The foundation presented the award […]
Pierpont applied design students attend decorating weekend
Students in Pierpont Community and Technical College’s applied design program recently traveled to The Greenbrier Resort to attend the 8th Annual Dorothy Draper Decorating Weekend. The event celebrates the life […]
Gov.: No $465M ‘clawback’ of federal funds
Gov. Jim Justice said the U.S. Department of Education has approved a waiver for the state’s level of schools funding in relation to pandemic relief funds. “As I said all […]
W.Va. fourth in U.S. for pre-K education
It’s the kind of educational ranking West Virginia officials actually don’t mind reading about or talking about. That’s because the Mountain State has just placed near the top in the […]
Mon BOE moves to adopt levy rates Tuesday night
While Monongalia County Schools is engaged in the marketing of the Renaissance Academy, the proposed standalone school for science, technology, engineering and math that would be the first of its […]
Moodr Health, WV Junior College partner to pioneer mental health support for nurses in training
MORGANTOWN — Local medtech startup Moodr Health and West Virginia Junior College have partnered to launch a pilot program to offer nurses in training much-needed mental health support. The program […]
Pierpont graduation set for May 10
Pierpont Community and Technical College’s spring commencement will take place at 6:30 p.m. May 10 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg. Prospective graduates will receive degrees from […]
Pierpont culinary instructors earn professional certification
Two of Pierpont Community and Technical College’s culinary instructors — Sara Feltz and Anthony Anobile — have passed their Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®) exams to earn certification through the American […]
