Higher Education

Higher education in West Virginia offers students valuable opportunities to gain a quality education, practical skills, and rewarding career paths while enjoying the state’s supportive and affordable learning environment. Home to respected institutions like West Virginia University (WVU), Marshall University (MU), and a network of private and community colleges, the state offers diverse programs in fields such as healthcare, engineering, business, and the arts. West Virginia’s colleges and universities emphasize small class sizes, hands-on learning, and community engagement, helping students build strong connections with faculty and local employers. Affordable tuition, scholarships, and beautiful campus settings nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains make higher education in West Virginia an excellent choice for students seeking personal growth, academic success, and a bright future.

Students at Alderson Broaddus University cheer the Battlers at George Byrer Field.

Alderson Broaddus U. welcomes 13 new faculty members

Alderson Broaddus University this week welcomed 13 new faculty members to its scenic campus overlooking the Tygart Valley River at Philippi, West Virginia.The private, four-year institution founded in 1871 has been a leader and innovator in higher education, notably in health and natural sciences and stands out as one of the most innovative health education … Read more

McMurran Hall at Shepherd University fronts East German Street in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Princeton Review ranks Shepherd among best in southeast

Shepherd University has been ranked among the best colleges in the southeastern U.S. by The Princeton Review, which has ranked 656 colleges across five U.S. regions, according to provost Dr. Scott Beard. “This recognition showcases Shepherd’s academic programs, student support services, and campus events for our current and future student body,” Beard said of the … Read more

Chris Cline photographed for Forbes in June 2017 by Jamel Toppin. Photo courtesy W.Va. Hall of Fame.

Business Hall of Fame to honor Cline, Bayless, Sheppard, Vecellio

The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame will posthumously honor coal industry billionaire and philanthropist Chris Cline and three other state business leaders who have led widespread growth—Bill Bayless of American Campus Communities, Judy K. Sheppard of Professional Services of America, and Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., of Vecellio Group.W. Marston “Marty” Becker, chairman of the … Read more

Students ride the PRT at West Virginia University between the Downtown and Evansdale campuses at Morgantown, West Virginia.

PRT system in Morgantown to resume operations Thursday

In anticipation of students’ arrival on campus, the West Virginia University Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system in Morgantown, West Virginia, will resume operations Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. As part of continuing modernization efforts, the transit system was closed during the summer to work on system integration and enhancements. Part of this work included the integration installation of … Read more

Morning dawns on the West Virginia University Tech Campus in Beckley, West Virginia

Traffic to increase as new semester starts at WVU Tech in Beckley

As students and employees return to West Virginia University Tech’s new campus in Beckley, West Virginia, school administrators are alerting the community to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and around campus. New students and their families will be moving into campus residence halls this weekend, according to Jen Wood Cunningham, director of university relations. … Read more

Students attend an Alderson Broaddus University meet-and-greet. Photo courtesy Alderson Broaddus.

Alderson Broaddus offers programs at Fairmont, Beckley, Charleston

Alderson Broaddus University will offer new bachelor’s degree programs in the Beckley, Fairmont, and Charleston areas this fall semester in conjunction with area community and technical colleges. Criminal Justice, Health Care Management, and Interdisciplinary Studies programs will be convenient to students in southern, northern, and western West Virginia, according to Dr. Jim Owston, assistant provost … Read more