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Education
Promise scholarship extended to October
COVID-19 brought a note to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on Friday. In response to the pandemic that has closed high schools and colleges across […]
WVU receives $20.2M, money to help students impacted by pandemic
West Virginia University’s Board of Governors said Friday afternoon that it has received $20.2 million in coronavirus stimulus money for students impacted by the pandemic. The announcement […]
Groups virtually talk renovations, new buildings
Could a new high school solely devoted to STEM and career technical education pursuits make the grade in Monongalia County? That’s what the district would like to […]
2020-21 school calendar gets board approval
No one knows if year will start in classrooms or at students’ homes KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education approved the 2020-21 school calendar Monday, […]
Wotring concerned about access to technology
KINGWOOD — As Preston County Schools adjust to the new normal of remote learning, they are trying to find ways to reach every student. Last year, Preston […]
WVU in-person summer classes cancelled
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter Wednesday announcing no in-person classes through the summer while praising the WVU community’s COVID-19 response. The letter also […]
WVU provides emergency financial assistance to students
West Virginia University is preparing to provide student emergency financial assistance, with some considerations. The details and procedures were announced in a letter sent to Students Tuesday […]
WVU hosts Virtual Decision Day for 2024 class
If you build it, they will come — virtually that is. And indeed they did, 1,827 students to be exact. With safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
High schools forced to rethink prom, graduation
Don’t cancel that corsage just yet. Or the mortarboard, or the tassel either. While COVID-19 has forced Monongalia County’s three high schools to postpone prom and graduation, […]
