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New Campus Self-Defense Act takes effect at WVU July 1
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Starting July 1, Senate Bill 10, known as the West Virginia Campus Self-Defense Act, will be in effect across West Virginia. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023, the law permits individuals with a valid concealed carry license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on higher education campuses, with […]
Campus Carry law takes effects Monday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials at WVU say they are ready for the Campus Self-Defense Act that takes effect Monday. The law, deemed campus carry, allows those with a valid concealed carry license to carry on college campuses in certain areas. Gov. Jim Justice signed the bill into law in March 2023, despite backlash from college administrators throughout the state.
West Virginia University Provost Reed becomes its third top administrator to leave
Maryanne Reed will retire as provost and vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University at the end of September, the university said Thursday.Reed becomes the latest top official from the university to announce their departure. University President Gordon Gee is stepping down next June when his contract expires. Rob Alsop, the university's vice president for strategic initiatives, left at the end of January.Vice Provost Paul Kreider will become interim provost. The university said the search for a permanent provost will begin after its new president is selected.Reed played a key role last year as the university addressed a...
Mohigans look to continue steady progress in fifth season under Sean Biser
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sean Biser came to Morgantown in the spring of 2020 to lead the Mohigans and after a disjointed first season due to the pandemic, MHS has increased their win total in each of the last three seasons with back-to-back-to-back playoff appearances. The stakes are raised higher as Biser enters his fifth season at the helm.
WVU spends $1M to implement lawmakers’ ‘campus carry’ bill, says only 5 students have applied
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A gun storage room has been added to Brooke Tower, a student residence hall on West Virginia University’s Evansdale campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. Sixty small lockers, each outfitted with a unique combination lock, lined one wall; the other walls had been covered with ballistic panels. A university official explained that the […] The post WVU spends $1M to implement lawmakers’ ‘campus carry’ bill, says only 5 students have applied appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
WVU Summer Percussion Academy shapes musical pupils
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - At WVU the summer Percussion Academy is underway over the last few days kids from 14-18 have learned about world music, west African music, drums sets, and more. Campers have come from all over the country, and they say the event is key for their musical growth.
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Parkersburg News and Sentinel. June 26, 2024. Editorial: Right-sized: WVU cuts must be effective, not damaging WVU cuts must be effective, not damaging. West Virginia University’s board of governors appears to be continuing the cost-savings and right-sizing measures that are meant to stabilize the financial position of the state’s flagship institution of higher learning.
Farris announces gun storage locker fee, final preparations for campus carry
Dean of Students Corey Farris unveiled weapon storage lockers and announced storage fees in the Brooke Tower lobby Thursday, ahead of the implementation of the Campus Self-Defense Act on July 1. The Campus Self-Defense Act, known as campus carry, allows licensed students to carry concealed handguns in select areas of...
West Virginia University Names Chris Reilly Director of Pitching and Pitching Personnel
West Virginia University baseball head coach Steve Sabins has added Chris Reilly as the Director of Pitching and Pitching Personnel, praising Reilly's expertise and character. Reilly, previously with the Boston Red Sox as an area scout, brings a wealth of experience to WVU, having excelled in scouting and coaching roles in professional baseball. His track record includes significant achievements in pitching development, scouting, and collegiate coaching at Daytona State College and the University of Cincinnati, as well as playing experience at Seton Hall University and Oklahoma State University.
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