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WVU gets gifts to support education lab

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About $500,000 in private gifts is helping to support science, technology, engineering and math education programs at West Virginia University. More>>

WVU inducts loyal supporters into Order of Vandalia

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Two women who thrived at WVU as students are being honored for decades of support to the university with their time and commitment to fundraising and giving, the university announced May 22. More>>

A-B wins regional athletic training quiz bowl

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Students move on to national competition June 24-27 in Las Vegas. More>>

Elks select WVU-P president as citizen of the year

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Marie Foster Gnage, president of WVU-P has been named Parkersburg Citizen of the Year and State Citizen of the Year by the West Virginia Elks Association. More>>

WV's Crittenton Services to graduate several girls from program

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Crittenton Services, one of West Virginia's only residential maternity care services for minors, will celebrate the educational achievements of some residents this week. More>>

WV gets federal OK to break from No Child Left Behind

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West Virginia received a flexibility waiver to move away from the No Child Left Behind system. More>>

Wheeling Jesuit establishes two colleges, names deans to lead them

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With the continued growth of its academic programs, Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) announced the establishment of two colleges within the University and named veteran educators as the deans. More>>

WVU-P opens new early learning center

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The Center for Early Learning will house WVU-P's early learning program for children aged 13 months to 6 years and replaces the current one-room center. More>>

Two file suit to restore academic reputations

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A former and a current West Virginia University employee have filed a federal lawsuit saying the university's board of governors and others failed to restore their reputations following an academic integrity investigation that didn't find misconduct. More>>

WV State University announces Schumaker will leave HEPC for Chief of Staff position

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West Virginia State University has named Ashley Schumaker its new chief of staff and special assistant to the president. More>>

Universities, colleges consistently constructing changes

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At West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery, the landscape is always changing. More>>

New River CTC to increase tuition

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New River Community and Technical College, with campuses in Southern West Virginia, will increase tuition for in-state students by 7 percent to offset budget cuts. More>>

US World Report ranks 3 WVU online graduate programs among best for vets

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Three of West Virginia University's online graduate programs have been named among the top five in U.S. News & Report's report of best online programs for veterans. More>>

WV Feed to Achieve plan doesn't start from scratch

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Education officials say expanding access to breakfast is likely the first component of the Feed to Achieve Act that will take effect. More>>

UC-Beckley hosts its first ever commencement

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One school in West Virginia had its first ever graduation May 11.

More than 100  students walked in the first-ever commencement exercises for The University of Charleston-Beckley.
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Morgantown counseling program could face cuts

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A counseling program for troubled teens and college students in North-Central West Virginia is facing the possible loss of a major funding source. More>>

WV Board of Education hammers away at education reform

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The West Virginia Board of Education is busy this summer working on ways to implement education reform. More>>

WVU business school dean adds new role

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Jose "Zito" Sartarelli, dean of WVU's College of Business and Economics, will take on the new role of chief global officer. More>>

WVU-P business division chairman celebrates national accreditation

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Steve Morgan, chairman of the business division at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, said the division's recent national accreditation was the result of a team effort. More>>

Library Commission: West Virginia reflects results from recent Pew Study

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A Pew Research study released May 1 shows 94 percent of parents say the library is important. Officials from the West Virginia Library Commission say that trend is reflected at the state level. More>>

WV Board of Education returns full control of McDowell schools to the county

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The West Virginia Board of Education unanimously voted May 8 to return full control of McDowell County Schools to the county. More>>

LCHS Student Wins WVDE Contest

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A Lewis County High School student has used her creativity and knowledge to win a West Virginia Department of Education and West Virginia State Bar contest about the U.S. Constitution. More>>

WVU Libraries awarded Muslim collection

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(AP) — West Virginia University Libraries is getting a collection of books, films, and an online database intended to introduce the public to Islamic culture. More>>

WV student selected for national leadership academy

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Concord University student Ronald "Trey" Lockhart recently was selected to participate in the inaugural GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy, More>>

WVU-P business programs granted national accreditation

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The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs has granted initial accreditation to West Virginia University at Parkersburg, covering several business degree programs.
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Concord University chooses interim president

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Kendra Boggess, who currently serves as Concord's interim vice president and academic dean, will fill in for departing Greg Aloia until a permanent replacement is found. More>>

West Liberty to graduate largest class in years

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West Liberty University will graduate its largest class since the 1980s when it holds its spring commencement ceremony on May 11. More>>

Clay WV student wins scholarship for community improvement idea

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Cayla Black, a sophomore at Clay County High, won a $4,000 scholarship from the Charleston Area Alliance thanks to her idea on how to increase student motivation. More>>

Marshall University board of governors backs president after faculty vote

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Marshall University's Board of Governors has expressed its support of President Stephen J. Kopp after faculty took a symbolic vote of no confidence in him. More>>

National robotics company teams up with RCBI

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FANUC, based in Michigan, will partner with the Robert C. Byrd Institute to put robotics curriculum and training in the hands of West Virginia students. More>>

WVU grad competes on inventors' game show

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Dan Moyers, a West Virginia University graduate is  one of 10 contestants on "The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius", where cast members are tasked with solving a difficult engineering challenge in 30 minute. More>>

WVU website provides info on accreditation process

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(AP) — The university has created a website providing information on the accreditation process. The website also offers advice to the WVU community on how to be involved in the process. More>>

WVU Tech to host first Cyber-Physical Systems Symposium

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The event features six leading CPS researchers. Topics include the applications of CPS in smart grids, landslide detection, underground coal mines, emergency response and environmental monitoring. More>>

Parkersburg High School competing in D.C. Science Bowl nationals

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The team will compete in a divisional team challenge based on a Science Bowl discipline on Saturday, April 27, and in the academic competition on Sunday, April 28. More>>

Education experts say balanced calendar adoption best left up to counties

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A legislative mandate to require all counties to adopt a balanced calendar approach won't work, education experts said at Thursday's Legislative Lookahead. More>>

MSU to celebrate final commencement this week

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Nearly 180 students will march in Mountain State University's final commencement exercises Dec. 19 in the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.  More>>

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