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WVU continues search for new president, hires firm to help
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - West Virginia University has chosen a national search firm to partner with in their search for the next university president. The firm, WittKieffer, has conducted over 145 president and chancellor searches over the last five years. They were selected from a group of 11 proposals from various search firms.
Economic impact felt across West Virginia when college students leave
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Thousands of college students across the state often leave their college towns during summer break, taking with them a sizeable portion of economic demand until their return in the fall. As college students leave, a significant impact is felt by the economies and of...
University High School To Build New On-Site Softball/Baseball Complex
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The sports complex at University High School will be located to the right of the school on the hill referred to as the “Dotson tipple’ site and will host WVSSAC-approved games, tournaments, and events. And a very special aspect of this complex, the school...
WVU undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — A faculty-mentored undergraduate research program at West Virginia University has led to higher student retention rates than institutional averages, according to a new study. Additionally, data revealed higher retention rates for participants from historically marginalized populations. The Research Apprenticeship Program, under the WVU Office of Undergraduate Research, was first implemented in 2017 to provide first- and second-year […] The post WVU undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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