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.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For thousands of incarcerated people across Appalachia, a book is more than a way to pass the time. It can be a source of education, personal growth, family reconciliation, and hope. According to Katy Ryan, a West Virginia University professor, founder of the Appalachian Prison Book Project, and founding director of the … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the late 19th century, as West Virginia was still defining itself as a young state, Morris Harvey placed his faith not in coal seams or rail lines, but in education. A descendant of one of the region’s first families, he may be best remembered as the benefactor whose name was given … Read more
WESTON, W.Va. — Middle and high school students from across West Virginia will get a hands-on look at the technology shaping their lives when West Virginia University Extension hosts its annual 4-H Code Camp from Feb. 20–22, 2026, at WVU Jackson’s Mill. The weekend program is open to students in grades 6-12 and is designed … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is seeing its most substantial application numbers in a decade, alongside steady gains in student retention and graduation rates, signaling momentum as the flagship institution prepares for commencement and the next incoming class of Mountaineers. WVU President Michael T. Benson shared the update Friday, Dec. 19, during a meeting … Read more
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A small medical school located in the mountains of southern West Virginia is quietly becoming one of the state’s most effective tools for addressing physician shortages in rural America, according to a new statewide report on health sciences education. The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, based in Lewisburg, a historic town … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As temperatures drop across West Virginia, many people are pulling wool long johns from storage or shopping for high-tech thermal gear designed to keep winter at bay. But West Virginia University fashion and merchandising experts in Morgantown say staying warm isn’t just about piling on thick layers. It’s about layering smartly. Angela … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As dusk settles over the Monongahela River valley on December 2, a crowd of students, faculty, alumni, and families will gather at a place where West Virginia University began, where the institution’s history, architecture, and spirit converge. Just after 6:30 p.m., beneath a tower long considered the university’s most recognizable symbol, the lights … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As ChatGPT turns three, a West Virginia University professor says the artificial intelligence platform has evolved from a curiosity to a trusted coworker that’s reshaping how people work, learn, and communicate at a pace few anticipated. Joshua Meadows, an assistant professor and director of “Data Driven WV” at the WVU John Chambers … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of West Virginia University, urged faculty, staff, students, and alumni Monday to “think big” as the university works to strengthen enrollment, expand research, and raise its national profile. Delivering his first State of the University address at the Fitzsimmons Event Hall in the WVU College of Law … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As autumn arrives in West Virginia, seasonal scents begin to fill homes — from pumpkin spice and cranberry to pine and gingerbread. A West Virginia University expert says these aromas are more than festive decorations. They can trigger powerful emotional and physical responses. Marian Reven, a registered aromatherapist and clinical assistant professor … Read more
