Suicide is something that worsens in the dark. To help bring light to a subject many try to avoid, WVU’s Carruth Center teamed up with Active Minds to host the 2023 “Send Silence Packing” exhibit, an immersive experience that illustrates the stories of youth as they guide ...
CHARLESTON — As West Virginia University continues cutbacks — and the week after an overwhelming no-confidence vote on President Gordon Gee — the university’s vice president of strategic initiatives addressed state lawmakers. Rob Alsop defended the decisions by university officials. He said the university would certainly accept more state funds if offered, but concluded that wouldn’t resolve structural problems over time. And he said Gee is secure as the leader for the foreseeable future. Gee had been on the agenda to speak before the Joint Standing Committee on Finance ...
MORGANTOWN – Speculation about the next career step for Sen. Joe Manchin took a new twist over the weekend as the New York Times reported – subsequently echoed by other media – that some Manchin allies have said he may be enticed to become WVU's next president. Manchin's spokesperson ...
BY MIKE NOLTING State lawmakers are reacting following the ‘no confidence’ vote by the West Virginia University Faculty Assembly. The assembly voted 797 to 100 Wednesday afternoon in favor of the resolution. It now goes to the WVU Board of Governors for consideration. The BOG issued a statement after the vote that said Gee still has its full support. Gee has the support of both Gov. Jim Justice and state Senate President Craig Blair. “Let me just tell you this: I do have a lot of confidence in Gordon Gee, and I’ve got absolute confidence in our Board of Governors and ...
This Saturday, the Morgantown Police Department will reroute traffic along Beechurst Avenue to minimize the congestion of roadways after the WVU football game. At that time, both lanes of Beechurst Avenue will be used for outgoing, southbound traffic. Northbound traffic coming from University Avenue will be rerouted onto Fayette Street. Officers will be stationed appropriately to help motorists navigate through the detour. Kickoff is 6 p.m. for the game against Duquesne.
MORGANTOWN – Some WVU alumni gathered downtown – and remotely via Zoom – late Wednesday afternoon to contribute to an ongoing discussion about WVU's future. The meeting at First Presbyterian Church coincidentally occurred shortly after WVU faculty voted overwhelmingly in support of ...
