West Virginia
First Amendment Concerns Arise From West Virginia Executive Order Targeting DEI
Advocacy groups argue that the order is unconstitutional and overbroad, impacting higher education classrooms and restricting educators’ freedom of speech.
West Virginia Launches Microcredential Initiative for Public College and University Students
The Credential WV initiative will allow students to learn workforce-relevant skills, making them more competitive in the job market.
West Virginia Commits $51M in New Grants to Combat FAFSA Woes
The governor said this measure is a direct response to the federal government’s rocky FAFSA rollout.
West Virginia Drops FAFSA Requirement for State Financial Aid, Declares State of Emergency
Students will have access to some, but not all, financial aid programs in West Virginia if they don’t complete the FAFSA.
West Virginia University’s Board of Governors Approves Program, Staff Cuts
Despite protests, demands for an independent audit, and a vote of no confidence in the university’s president, WVU will move forward with program cuts and layoffs.
West Virginia University Faculty Senate Votes No Confidence in President E. Gordon Gee
The vote of no confidence from West Virginia University’s Faculty Senate comes amid proposed sweeping cuts over a budget shortfall.
West Virginia University No Longer Eliminating World Languages Department
Following campus protests and outrage, the university issued new recommendations to combat its $45 million budget shortfall.
West Virginia University Students Protest Program and Staff Cuts
After the university announced it may be cutting 32 majors and 7% of its faculty, students walked out in protest, demanding decreased administrative spending instead.
West Virginia University May Cut 32 Majors, 7% of Faculty
West Virginia University put 32 majors on the chopping block as the school faces a $45 million budget shortfall.