About half of West Virginia University’s academic programs are up for review as a financial crunch has pushed the school to size up what it can and can’t afford. During […]
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Jack Bowman honored for historical preservation efforts
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE The man who hatched the idea to bring a piece of history to Morgantown was honored by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. […]
Huggins’ forced retirement triggers back-up plan in coaching search
WVU’s decision to hire assistant basketball coach Josh Eilert as interim head coach, replacing Bob Huggins, is not an elegant solution, but it is a practical one. Huggins’ untimely departure […]
WVU programs review details released
BY MIKE NOLTING During a Campus Conversation Tuesday, West Virginia University officials laid out more program review details in connection with efforts to slice millions of dollars from current operations. […]
Legislature gets ‘F’ in state funding for higher education
The $45 million shortfall West Virginia University faces is still some of the biggest news around town. In the past week, we’ve discussed the issue in terms of what the […]
Wilson to conduct Morgantown Municipal Band on July 4th for annual concert outside WVU’s Creative Arts Center
C.B. Wilson, former associate provost for Academic Personnel at WVU, will conduct the Morgantown Municipal Band when it performs its annual Independence Day concert outside the front of the WVU […]
WVU officials approve tuition hike, budget that bridges a financial gap and a college merger
West Virginia University’s Board of Governors Friday approved a tuition increase of about 3%, signed off on a $1.2 billion budget plan that includes cuts and the use of reserves […]
WVU grads win state’s punch recipe contest for WV Day
A Monongalia County resident’s punch recipe won the state contest held in conjunction with West Virginia’s 160th birthday party. Gov. Jim Justice and the First Lady Cathy Justice announced the […]
Longtime WVU health research leader reflects on career she never expected
Laura Gibson’s 31-year career at West Virginia University has spanned various roles including mentor, science researcher and top-level administrator. However, none of those were what she ever anticipated when she […]
Gallery 304 offers unique vintage options
This past Saturday, I took a stroll downtown during the June Arts Walk, a monthly street fair sponsored by Main Street Morgantown. The event gave me a chance to appreciate […]
