MORGANTOWN – WVU's Board of Governors approved a “Transformation Timeline” on Wednesday, and OK'd putting out for public comment proposed amendments to its rules for faculty and classified staff RIFs – reductions in force – and severance package schedules. The moves come as WVU ...
BY MIKE NOLTING A timeline and some procedures regarding West Virginia University’s proposed $45 million budget cut and transition to a leaner institution will be voted on by the WVU Board of Governors in a special meeting set for today. WVU Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Rob Alsop said during an appearance Monday on WAJR’s “Talk of the Town” the university hopes to use the process to reverse the rising trend of high school seniors passing on post-secondary education for other opportunities. “That’s something that’s not just a WVU issue but a state of ...
Mountain Line Transit Authority is proposing changes to Route 29 Grey Line, which will provide three daily trips between Morgantown and Pittsburgh seven days a week beginning July 1. Proposed changes to the Grey Line schedule also include the elimination of service to Towers and the Mountainlair. Morgantown stops will include Pifer Terminal in Westover and Mountaineer Station. At this time, Mountain Line is asking for feedback on the elimination of service to stops at the Mountainlair and Towers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on these changes online at ...
WVU MEDICINE WVU Hospitals welcomed its first class of MedEd program interns Thursday in a signing day event. The new program provides students with skills, hands-on training and innovative mentoring experiences through community partnerships for career opportunities in West Virginia healthcare. The program is a collaboration between WVU Medicine, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, the West Virginia Department of Education, the Education Alliance, Monongalia Technical Education Center and Monongalia County Schools. “We are thrilled to welcome the first ...
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2023 Virtual Open House for the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at 6 p.m. May 18. Prospective students can learn more about the 100% asynchronous online RN to BSN program, which offers in-state tuition for all students regardless of location. During the event, attendees can hear from a panel of guests, including Dean Tara Hulsey and School of Nursing faculty and staff. The Virtual Open House is geared toward individuals with an active RN license with a diploma or associate degree who are ...
There were caps and gowns a plenty Wednesday in Woodburn Circle and other points downtown as soon-to-be alumni got a jump on commencement activities. West Virginia University hosted Grad Fest at several downtown campus spots, including in front of the Mountainlair and on the E. Moore Hall ...
