west virginia university Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

She is wearing a graduate cap and gown as a ribbon is placed on her shoulders.

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From Appalachian Studies to Russian to jazz: Meet 5 professors WVU is losing

by Erin Beck November 8th, 2023November 9th, 2023

Faculty cutbacks save the university cash, but cost the state in deeper ways.

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‘This will diminish student learning:’ WVU faculty say proposed cuts will hollow out departments

by Erin Beck September 14th, 2023

West Virginia Legislature

How West Virginia lawmakers have indirectly influenced budget cuts at WVU

by Duncan Slade September 11th, 2023September 12th, 2023

Statehouse Spotlight

Advocates call for action to address racial injustices in West Virginia

by P.R. Lockhart and Ellie Heffernan February 15th, 2023April 5th, 2023

West Virginia Legislature

As WVU students face a mental health crisis, lawmakers want to legalize guns on campus

by Ian Karbal January 31st, 2023

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At WVU, as state funding goes down, students bear more and more of the burden

by Duncan Slade February 15th, 2022July 20th, 2022

West Virginia Legislature

‘Rushed’ WVU report could have overstated economic benefits of Nucor deal

by Douglas Soule January 20th, 2022January 24th, 2022

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Research confirms major racial disparities in West Virginia COVID testing

by Lauren Peace May 27th, 2021May 27th, 2021